Two Tips to Improve Your Writing that You Haven’t Heard Before
You will do your best writing during those times when you are at your clearest and most focused. Here are a couple of ideas to help you get there.
If You Have to Call a Meeting (and Don’t Want Your Co-Workers Cursing You for it)
A wasteful meeting can cost you not only hours of your team’s productivity, but also their motivation and enthusiasm. Here are a few ideas you might not have thought of for making your meetings efficient and productive.
The Best Cure for Stage Fright
To speak well publicly, and save yourself from the agony of stage fright, you need confidence. Here’s a great way to find it, anytime.
Thoughts About Writing–and Everything Else
“WYSIWYG.” “SMU and other LRUs.” When you are writing for any audience other than your inner circle, it is a good idea to define each term and spell out each acronym.
Why This Common Writing Mistake Often Backfires
Many of us use this writing technique hoping it will strengthen our relationships with colleagues. But it often has the opposite effect.
Do People Think You’re a Sexist?
Do you have a plan for pronouns in your documents? Do you always use “he,” or do you mix it up with “she” or “he/she”? If you don’t have a plan — if you’re not consistent — you might be offending your colleagues.
A Strong Reminder About the Dangers of Email Carelessness
The Anthony Weiner scandal shows us once again the importance of thinking carefully before any digital communication.
How to Create Outstanding PowerPoint Presentations
If you follow a few simple tips, you can use PowerPoint to create presentations that powerfully communicate your ideas and even inspire your audience.
One Word That Will Make Your Writing More Powerful
Effective writing comes from the ability to connect with people, and that connection is based largely on the use of a single word.
Little-Known Tricks to Make Your Reports Stand Out
Most reports we’re forced to read at work are flat-out boring — but yours don’t have to be. Try these tips for writing standout reports, tips proven to win over readers by the world’s most successful copywriters.
