Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Chapter 11. Composing and Completing Reports and Proposals
"'You’ve told me about your strengths—now, can you share what you consider to be your biggest weakness?
"Staring at screens right before sleep turns out to be a lot worse than previously thought.
"What are the rules of data visualization, a practice that draws on research into cognitive theory, graphical perception, statistics and journalism?
"In his book "The Virgin Way," Richard Branson reveals that he loathes speaking in public.
"It’s our job to transform our organizations so we are ready for the future … and there’s really no way to transform without persuading.
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"Meeting new people can be awkward.
"According to graphologist Kathi McKnight, your handwriting can communicate more than you may think.
"In his fourth book, "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures in North America," award-winning author Colin Woodard [photo, left] identifies 11 distinct cultures that have historically divided the US.
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"Here are some ideas for making Instagram work for your business, no matter the industry.
"Copying someone on an email can be helpful or work against you.
"Ask any parent how they would like to spend their days, and they'll likely give you one of three answers: "Spend more time with my kids," "Work my dream job," or 'Solidify my family's financial future.
"The purpose of sound bites is simple — help people remember what you said and why you said it.
"Amazon says it has boosted efficiency - and given workers' legs a break - by deploying more than 15,000 wheeled robots to crisscross the floors of its biggest warehouses and deliver stacks of products to employees.
"Video marketing is exploding in popularity, and with good reason: According to a report from Vidyard, more than 70% of marketers say that video produces conversions better than any other type of content.
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"But what's the best way to build rapport and create trust?
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According to Grace Smith (photo, left), "When you're undertaking a website redesign it can be tempting to rush in with the excitement of new possibilities, but it's important to consider the key aspects of a redesign, both aesthetically and from a business perspective.
"We all send body language cues based on how we feel and what we think, here's how to decipher them quickly and in any situation.
"There are many different ways of telling a story, but everything starts with an idea.
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