The best advice I’ve ever gotten:
Do what you say you’re going to do.
Writing Tip: Use Simpler Words
It’s best to use a simple approach to writing to help your reader understand your message.
Communication
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.
Great Ideas For Making Yourself More Charismatic
Charisma is a skill worth developing whenever possible.
I Would Like to Apologize–Or at Least Create the Appearance of an Apology
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.
Thinking about mocking or insulting a colleague or friend in an email? Read this first.
