Excellence in Business Communication, 11th Edition
Chapter 2. Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication
"Think about this the next time you're in an important meeting: During an average 30-minute conversation, over 800 nonverbal signals are sent.
Alan Murray, Editor of Fortune, reports.
"The real question may turn out to be whether you’re working for the wrong boss.
"Most people have no idea how their paychecks compare to the market average.
"Clive Schlee, CEO of Pret a Manger, keeps team members engaged by publicly thanking them at an annual dinner.
Check out this video on the topic presented by Julia Kirby, Harvard Business Review editor-at-large.
"Wharton marketing professor Michael Platt wants to get inside your head.
"Raymond Sheen, president of Product and Process Innovation, Inc.
"John Beshears and Francesca Gino of Harvard Business School offer a five-step process for mitigating the effects of cognitive biases and low motivation on decision making.
Daniel Goleman explains.
"TED Talks are fun and interesting.
"The four questions you need to solve different types of problems.
"Dealing with frustrated and angry employees is a part of a small-business owner's responsibilities.
"Gregory W.
"4 tips for getting your colleagues' attention.
"'You’ve told me about your strengths—now, can you share what you consider to be your biggest weakness?
"While it can be difficult to break this habit, it isn’t impossible.
"Staring at screens right before sleep turns out to be a lot worse than previously thought.
"Check out these 17 icebreakers that will help ease you into an engaging conversation with people you've never met before.
Laura McMullen shares the advice of Patrick Lencioni (photo, left).
"What Lord of the Rings can teach us about leading meetings that don't make you want to jump out the nearest window: .
Barbara Roche (photo, left) reports.
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Chris Weller defines the "rule of three" and explains why it isn't what it is cracked up to be.