Excellence in Business Communication, 11th Edition
Chapter 1. Achieving Success Through Business Communication
"This week our podcast is with David Allen, author of the classic productivity guide Getting Things Done.
Jena McGregor, columnist at The Washington Post, interviews productivity expert David Allen (photo, left) asking how he manages the "digital onslaught.
"The purpose of sound bites is simple — help people remember what you said and why you said it.
Kat Moon (photo, left) gives the details at TheMuse.
John Moyer reports on the case of Chadder's and In-N-Out Burger.
According to Grant Cardone (photo, left), "The Internet connects everyone on this planet instantaneously.
Emma Seppälä asks, "How should we react when an employee is not performing well or makes a mistake?
"People pitch ideas all the time.
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"During the course of conversation, there are several tricks you can use to make your words sound more authoritative and to address your audience with greater overall confidence.
Ronnie Ann, Founder of WorkCoachCafe.
"The infographic below shows five of the most toxic types of employees that exist and how to keep their problems from affecting you and your fellow co-workers.
"But, as you may have noticed, a lot of people are trying to tell stories these days.
Michael Hyatt (photo, left) weighs in.
"As a CIO and entrepreneur I’m often asked by entrepreneurs what they should put in the cloud.
"Amit Agarwal is the founder of Digital Inspiration, a popular tech & how-to website since 2004.
"What does it take to get ahead?
"Napoleon Hill, author of the best-selling 1937 book "Think and Grow Rich," explored the habits of the most likable people in his essay "Develop A Pleasing Personality," which was included in the book The Science of Success.
"Choosing mobile phone cases and customizing phones with charms and decorations may reveal a lot about a person's culture, as well as increase attachment to the devices, according to researchers.
"These companies will guarantee that you’ll not only love walking into the office on Monday morning, but that you’ll want to keep coming back.
Jake Mcspirit presents his list.
"Do you have a manager who sends cryptic, one-sentence emails that send you into a panic?
Laura Vanderkam reports on the topic.
"I’ve been doing a lot of presenting recently, and I have no problem admitting that it’s tough.
