A Surefire Way To Summon Creative Inspiration When You Need It
Ever faced an overwhelming task and didn’t know how to start? Don’t worry – this trick works every time.
Writing
The Passive Aggressive Files: When Your Colleagues Can’t Quite Tell You the Truth
You can’t avoid speaking or writing unpleasant truths by using the passive voice. Here’s why.
The Secret To Wisdom Is… Shhh.
Many of us today lack prolonged, uninterrupted quiet time. And we need it – to process, to reflect, to grow.
Give Your Readers Clear Next Steps
Don’t leave your readers wondering, “What am I supposed to do now?” Use this technique instead.
Do Your Words Reveal… Or Conceal?
Can’t understand what a document is actually saying? It could be that the author is actually using words to hide something.
Writing Tip: Use Simpler Words
It’s best to use a simple approach to writing to help your reader understand your message.
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 Ridicule Or Mock In Writing. Or This Could Happen.
Thinking about mocking or insulting a colleague or friend in an email? Read this first.
