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Communication

Writing Tip: Use Simpler Words

By Robbie HymanAug 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…

By Robbie HymanAug 5, 2013 8:21 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM 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

By Robbie HymanAug 5, 2013 8:20 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2017 3:37 PM 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

By Robbie HymanJul 24, 2013 12:02 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM 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

By Robbie HymanJul 9, 2013 7:58 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Charisma is a skill worth developing whenever possible.

A Couple of Great Cliché Goofs I’ve Overheard

By Robbie HymanJul 5, 2013 10:37 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM 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. SmithJun 26, 2013 4:03 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

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

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

By Robbie HymanApr 17, 2013 4:20 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Is Your Reader Misunderstanding You?

By Robbie HymanOct 17, 2012 6:48 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:02 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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