Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Prologue
"Tony Robbins, best-selling author of Money: Master The Game, reveals what you need to do in your 20s to have a better quality of life in your 30s.
Christine Porath covers the topic at HBR.
"Check out the Retail Across America in photos slideshow, watch the video stories from each state and find out where we're headed next.
"In Alec Ross’s new book, The Industries of the Future, he takes a deep dive into the specific fields he believes will shape our economic future, including robotics and the codification of just about everything.
"Find out how OCF [Operating Cash Flow] can be used to value a company based on their ability to generate cash from operation.
"What impact could the technology behind Bitcoin have?
"Wharton's Mary-Hunter McDonnell discusses her research on social activism and corporate political clout.
"For one professional, 28-year-old Claudia Telles, it meant a $30,000 salary leap," writes Kathleen Elkins (photo, left).
"A team of neuroscientists have built the most intricate map yet for how the human brain processes language.
"An analysis by Salary.
Richard Feloni discusses how Jon Levy networks.
"While there are many head-against-the-wall moments when you’re hunting for your dream job, there are five hiring manager moves in particular that really get under your skin—even when they’re a normal part of the process.
"It used to be that Snapchat was seen as a platform geared mostly toward teens and pre-teens.
Dan Lyons has some advice for those wanting, or needing, to change careers.
"Whatever the case, you decided you’re ready for a new job.
"Starting a conversation from scratch is never easy, but it can be done, according to Morag Barrett [photo, left], an HR consultant, leadership coach, and the author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships.
"We asked 11 entrepreneurs and members of YEC [Young Entrepreneur Council] to share the mistakes they see most often and how they hurt your professional image in an employer’s eyes.
"We've talked before about how video resumes can be a great way to stand out in your job search, especially when it's a job you really want," writes Erin Greenawald (photo, left).
"There's plenty of stale career advice out there: Go the extra mile.
"If you’re interested in getting a job in tech but not sure where to start, a great strategy is to look at job listings—mountains and mountains of job listings," says Cameron Chapman, staff writer at Skillcrush.
"People need to be inspired, and they will only feel inspired if their leader is positively disposed — and joyful.
"Salary negotiation is nerve-wracking," says Kathleen Elkins (photo, left).
"The good news is, it may be a challenge, but the stress of the job hunt doesn't have to stop you.
Tara Siegel Bernard reports at The New York Times.
"Changing a habit is HARD.