Don’t waste your boss’s time
These days all bosses have limited time. Every contact you make with your boss uses some of this time. It is surprising how many people… Read More
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Use better words than “excited” in your writing
Fake news! Many press releases over-excitedly announce information that has no real news value - it is in effect fake news. No wonder journalists delete… Read More
Successfully manage your boss to boost your career
Your boss is the most important person in your job. You can influence this relationship to be productive, effective and satisfying to both and you… Read More
Debunking the Nonverbal Communication Myth
You have probably heard this type of statement: “Effective personal communication is 55% body language, 38% tone of voice and only 7% content of the… Read More
Improve Writing Clarity: The Slicing Technique for Powerful Openings
This article by prolific New Zealand Web business writer, Sean D’Souza, is very useful as a guide for feature writing: You might like cake a… Read More
How effective is printing colored text on white paper?
Creative people like to explore alternatives to printing plain old black text on white paper. But does colored body text pass the ultimate test –… Read More
Give active encouragement to your boss
All bosses are human! They are just as susceptible to self-doubts as anyone else. And they all share with us one of the deepest desires… Read More
69 alternatives to the word “disaster”
A wildly misused word is “disaster.” (“Crisis” is another similarly misused word, but that’s the subject of other discussions.) “Disaster” is used in the public… Read More
Learn how you can successfully confront others
We all know when there is a need to confront others, but many of us are afraid to do it. We may not have done… Read More
Mastering First Impressions: Quick Tips for Creating Lasting Impact
Making a good impression on others immediately is crucial in business because research shows that others size you up within seconds of meeting you –… Read More
