business communication
The HARDEST Creativity-Boosting Exercise EVER!
Looking for a creativity exercise that doesn’t involve sticky notes, group brainstorming, or yet another “innovation framework”? I’ve got one for you! It requires zero equipment, zero skill, and zero movement. But here’s the twist: it might be the most challenging ten minutes of your day. Ready? Here’s your creativity exercise: Why is This Simple…
Read MoreBoost Brand Authority: Strengthen Your Voice to Stand Out
Your professional brand voice goes beyond how you talk about your business; it’s how you showcase your authority and leave a lasting impression. But if your voice isn’t sending the right signals, you might be missing out on chances to build trust, stand out, and win people over. 💣Truth bomb: You can have impressive qualifications,…
Read MoreHow To Tighten A Sentence: 3 Easy Ways To Improve Readability
Rambling is a always a negative, whether you’re speaking or writing. That said, you have more leeway when speaking because there are many ways to hold attention. You can use tone, body language, facial expressions, etc. to keep listeners interested. But when you write, there are only words. So rambling isn’t just annoying – it’s…
Read More6 Punctuation Mistakes That Annoy Readers And How To Fix Them
“In writing, punctuation plays the role of body language. It helps readers hear the way you want to be heard.” ― Russell Baker GOOD punctuation is something most readers take for granted. In my 20+ years of writing, I’ve never had someone leave a comment raving about the perfection of my punctuation. If you’re doing it right,…
Read MoreWriting Effective Email: 10 Tips To Be Both Purposeful And Polite
If you’re looking for an article on how to get unsuspecting strangers to open spammy email, keep hunting. This post isn’t for you. Also… you should stop that foolishness, because we’re all busy and impatient, and no one wants that kind of email. This article is about how to improve your email communication skills so…
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