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Communication

Writing Tip: Use Simpler Words

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanAugust 11, 2013 12:08 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

It’s best to use a simple approach to writing to help your reader understand your message.

The Best Advice I’ve Ever Gotten…

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanAugust 5, 2013 8:21 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The best advice I’ve ever gotten:

Do what you say you’re going to do.

The Passive Aggressive Files

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanAugust 5, 2013 8:20 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanJuly 24, 2013 12:02 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Do you know how often in conversation you use “uhs” and “ums?” Here are a couple of simple strategies for finding out.

Great Ideas For Making Yourself More Charismatic

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanJuly 9, 2013 7:58 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Charisma is a skill worth developing whenever possible.

A Couple of Great Cliché Goofs I’ve Overheard

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanJuly 5, 2013 10:37 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

I Would Like to Apologize–Or at Least Create the Appearance of an Apology

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 26, 2013 4:03 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The “non-apology, apology” is common in public life today. Here is a classic example.

Don’t Ridicule Or Mock In Writing. Or This Could Happen.

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanJune 25, 2013 3:04 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Thinking about mocking or insulting a colleague or friend in an email? Read this first.

From the ‘Disgruntled Employee Handbook’ Files: THE SUGGESTION BOX (Part 1)

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanApril 17, 2013 4:20 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Is Your Reader Misunderstanding You?

FedSmith.com author Robbie HymanBy Robbie HymanOctober 17, 2012 6:48 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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