Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 11. Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals
"Does a set of data make you feel more comfortable?
"No matter how unselfish you are, you probably still find yourself trying to influence people to do the things you want them to do.
From Snopes.
"Success at work stems from face-to-face communication with others.
"Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening?
"Brands are trying their hardest to rewire the way you speak--renaming products, what we call ourselves at work, and even how we think about ourselves as customers.
Shane Jones at HubSpot.
"Like many of you, I am a trained marketer and a DIY designer," begins Brittany Leaning (photo, left) in a piece at Hubspot.
"Visual communication is a tricky endeavor, because it involves a language that is only partially understood as well as mysterious and complex brain processes.
According to Matt Johnston, "We're always negotiating both at work and at home.
"Our focus has shifted from Social Media to VISUAL Social Media.
"If you've ever listened to yourself speak in a voicemail or video, you've probably wondered aloud "is that what I really sound like?
"We all want what we want, but it's always difficult to figure out how to get it," writes Matt Johnston in the introduction to his video on the topic of power words.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning present their list.
Stem vs.
"Learn how to optimize content for mobile devices.
"Remembering the names of the people you meet will help you stand out and make a good impression.
Jeff Haden presents each tip and a link to the appropriate TED talk including one by Malcolm Gladwell.
"Videos and photos are more likely to get clicked and shared on social media.
"This article takes a look at the rise of visual content - and why 2014 will be the year of visuals.
Sherwood Fleming covers Microsoft's Skype Translator.
"Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web 25 years ago.
Here is a Justin Gmoser video on the topic.
"Success at work stems from face-to-face communication with others.
