Delete.
Cut. Be ruthless. Your writing will be far better.
How Cliches Can Fail You
Metaphorical references can sometimes create confusion among colleagues.
A Smart Meeting Agenda You Probably Haven’t Considered
“Meeting canceled. We’re all very busy, so let’s consider this hour ‘found time’ and make some progress.”
Your staff will thank you.
Why Meetings Fail
If you have to call meetings with your staff (and you should consider seriously whether or not you really do), avoid making your meetings look like this.
Writing Is Harder Than It Seems
Writing is hard work, even if we think it isn’t supposed to be.
Write Less, Say More
When it comes to writing, the author says that shorter is better.
It’s Okay to Add a Little Humor To Your Writing
Are your emails, presentations and other work documents a little lifeless? Who says we should equate being professional with being boring?
Watch the Sarcasm In Your Emails
Sarcasm requires gestures, facial expressions, word inflections and all sorts of tiny nonverbal cues. Your recipient can’t see or hear any of these things in your email.
Words and Phrases You Don’t Need In Your Writing
These are four words and phrases that are best left out of your written material.
What Do Your Colleagues Say About Your Writing?
If you regularly dash off sloppy, informal emails to colleagues in instances when serious messages are called for, your colleagues will notice and it can harm your reputation.
