Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 2. Collaboration, Interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette
"Voice mail is dying, and the world’s largest soda maker just pounded another nail in its coffin," declares Jillian Bergman in a piece at HuffingtonPost.
"Since being plagued by anxiety is a sure way to sabotage your own success, we've put together a collection of research-backed tips for overcoming your fears.
Olga Khazan (photo, left), of The Atlantic, covers the topic of "vocal fry.
"Here are the key areas of body language, from head to toe, based off the work of Dr.
"We need new rules on when you should text, when you should call, when you should email," writes Nicholas Carlson (photo, left).
According to Carol Kinsey Goman (photo, left), "A long time before your performance proves them right or wrong, people will have made an emotional decision about whether to follow you, trust you, or even listen to you.
Dianne Gottsman (photo, left) advises, "As you set out 2014 with fresh goals and resolutions, don't overlook your social media profiles and activity.
Adele Cehrs covers the topic drawing upon lessons from Delta, Abercombie and Taco Bell.
James Clear explains the topic with an example from Mozambique.
"'People read each other's intent as soon as they see each other,' says Nick Morgan, speech coach and author of new book Power Cues: The Subtle Science of Leading Groups, Persuading Others, and Maximizing Your Personal Impact.
"Consider the word "charismatic.
Lea McLeod discusses negativity and the effect it can have on a job seeker.
"An epidemic of bad, inefficient, overcrowded meetings is plaguing the world’s businesses — and making workers miserable.
"There are some simple, yet often forgotten, business principles that can build a positive professional reputation and keep your credibility intact," reports Jacqueline Whitmore of Entrepreneur.
"As I reflect on all the conversations I have, I realize that most of the time, we’re not talking about complex ideas.
According to Ilya Pozin, "If you’re ignoring proper business etiquette, you’re doing so at your own peril.
"Learn the proper business etiquette for using mobile devices.
"People whose faces are perceived to look more "competent" are more likely to be CEOs of large, successful companies," writes James Hamblin (photo, left).
"I’ve posted a lot of research from experts on getting people to like you, being influential and having great conversations.
Leo Widrich makes the case.
"In 1994, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton (photo, left), and two other Pixar executives had a lunch meeting where they hatched the ideas for "Monsters Inc.
"At work and at home, we want what we want.
Richard Feloni lists Napoleon Hill's observations on the topic.
"Success at work stems from face-to-face communication with others.