Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Prologue
Haiku Deck gives their picks for "Decks of the Year.
"Public speaking is hard enough without shooting yourself in the foot with simple mistakes.
"Remember when your online life had nothing to do with your work life?
"A slip of the tongue?
Ben Schott (photo, left) presents his ten words.
"Whether you're on a date or meeting a client for the first time, you want to make a good first impression.
Only one author team is writing about mobile business communication: Bovee and Thill.
"Consider the word "charismatic.
"The ability to identify relevant trends and stay one step ahead of them is crucial for keeping brands fresh and vibrant.
Erica Cerulo covers the topic.
"Before giving up on LinkedIn .
"So how do advertisers get a Super Bowl audience to listen up?
Bryan Eisenberg covers the topic in an article at ClickZ.
"Applying for a job typically consists of providing two documents to your potential employer: a resume and a cover letter.
"Unfortunately, it seems that many professionals have forgotten the number one rule of networking—and for that matter, one of the most important guidelines for your entire career: The best time to build a network is before you need one.
"Some studies say you've only got 15 seconds to grab an audience's attention, while others say it's closer to a minute," writes Richard Feloni of BusinessInsider.
"As a seasoned job placement expert, one question I hear the most is, “What is the best time of year to look for a job?
Samuel Bleakly (photo, left) has some strong words for millenials.
"When I was first introduced to the idea of journaling as a way of resolving career issues, I was dubious," says Lea McLeod.
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Robin Reshwan presents her list.
"Launching a product is hard to do," says Drake Baer of BusinessInsider.
Richard Feloni lists Napoleon Hill's observations on the topic.
"Just as with any kind of toxin, you need to limit your exposure and keep yourself protected.
"When [Gayle] Cotton (photo, left) began her career working at the United Nations in Geneva in the early-90s, she answered a routine phone call with a polite, 'Hello, how are you?