Excellence in Business Communication, 10th Edition
Chapter 8. Writing Routine and Positive Messages
"When cultures mix there are many unknowns, such as different accents, unfamiliar body language and tones of voice.
"The foundation on which trust is built or broken is the speech act of promises.
"Branson Centre entrepreneur Yanique Grant explores the relationship between language, culture and business success.
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Alyse Kalish (photo, left) has the warning.
"Doesn’t language simply describe the world of business, or does it do more – does the language we use actually shape business?
"Think about the people at work who are part of your network — the individuals who help you improve your performance or provide you with emotional support when you are going through a tough spell.
"The real strength of Artificial Intelligence lies in its ability process large and complex amounts of data far more effectively than humans.
"What do you want out of your career?
Erika Morphy (photo, left) covers the topic at CMSWire.
"When you talk to an AI chatbot, who do you think writes those professional, peppy responses?
"If you're wondering how much to ask for in a salary negotiation without leaving a bad taste in the employer's mouth or losing the job offer, you're not alone," says Jacquelyn Smith (photo, left) in a piece at BusinessInsider.
Brooke Nelson (photo, left) has the list at RD.
"Bad habits may not seem like a big deal on their own, but sometimes they can seriously drag you down in your life and career.
"You must give up so much in the pursuit of success.
"Can you guess which one it is?
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"While definitions have been known to shift based on the way a word is commonly used, some popular uses are just plain wrong.
"You've heard numerous financial terms by the time you are in your 30s.
"Although artificial intelligence has become commonplace — most smartphones contain some version of AI, such as speech recognition — the public still has a poor understanding of the technology.
Aytekin Tank (photo, left) is Founder of JotForm.
"It's not always easy being in charge," writes Áine Cain (photo, left) in a piece at BusinessInsider.
"It is so easy to fall into the habit of using negative expressions, or to say what you aren’t going to do.
"Do you ever find yourself mindlessly browsing social media, not knowing how exactly you ended up there?
"Poor punctuation: all rules and no play.