The Passive Aggressive Files
Here’s a new recurring post that will feature amusing real-world uses of the passive voice to hide, conceal blame, or soften criticism. This first one includes all three!
Don’t Use Filler Words When You Speak
Do you know how often in conversation you use “uhs” and “ums?” Here are a couple of simple strategies for finding out.
Is It Okay to Make Your Work Documents Funny?
The author says that adding just a little humor to your writing at work, even your serious documents like staff memos and presentations, can be effective. He explains why with some real life examples.
Fill Out the ‘To’ and ‘CC’ Fields Last
This simple habit can save you serious embarrassment at work.
Great Ideas For Making Yourself More Charismatic
Charisma is a skill worth developing whenever possible.
Name Your Files Appropriately
Few things are more frustrating than sifting through documents you’ve received via email, looking for the latest list of action items for the Employee Benefits Task Force, and trying to remember if your colleague named the file “File” or “Log” or “Task force stuff.”
Think Like Your Reader
Always try to think like your readers when you write. The more you can see things from their point of view, the more effective your writing will be.
Quiz Yourself: Do You Know How to Run an Effective Meeting?
This quiz will give you insights into how to create the right meeting culture and make your meetings more productive.
A Disgruntled Email Recipient Breaks His Silence
To email writers everywhere… from email readers everywhere… we’re begging you: Please stop sending us emails that look like this.
