Excellence in Business Communication, 12th Edition
Chapter 2. Collaboration, Interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette
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.
"One of my favourite sources for information and guidelines regarding referencing and citation styles is the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
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.
From the folks at Educational Technology and Mobile Learning.
"People whose faces are perceived to look more "competent" are more likely to be CEOs of large, successful companies," writes James Hamblin (photo, left).
From CodeCondo.
"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.
Fergal Glynn posts his list.
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"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.
"Below is a list I have been working on for the last couple of days.
"Success at work stems from face-to-face communication with others.
Emmie Martin of BusinessInsider.
Leslie Baehr (photo, left) writes on the topic at BusinessInsider.
"We've all been in those situations where we've forgotten someone's name.
"'We have an epidemic of fake listening," 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.
"You probably dread work meetings.