Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Prologue
"For many people, the bulk of their LinkedIn activity is the digital equivalent of collecting a pile of business cards.
"What can we learn about American intonation and sounding natural in English from analyzing a conversation between Google assistant (yes, I'm talking about a robot) and a real person?
"The key to more natural English rhythm is understanding what is emphasized and what falls into the background.
"Many professionals will probably recognize this situation: You go to a meeting or an event and, assuming that everyone there already knows you, or that you're playing a minor role, you introduce yourself with your first name — or not at all.
"The key to more natural English rhythm is understanding what is emphasized and what falls into the background.
"As you’re brainstorming a new content marketing campaign, the word “humble” may not come to mind.
"In this American English pronunciation lesson you will learn all about the pronunciation of L at the beginning of words and syllables (the Light L sound) and you will learn how to distinguish L vs R.
"Do your conversations constantly fall flat because you keep asking boring and dull questions?
"Think you know the English language?
"In part 1 of this 3 part series on American R you will learn what to do with your tongue, lips and jaw to pronounce the R sound and we will practice the American R at the beginning of words.
"What are the first words of a speech?
"What if your attachment to being a "good" person is holding you back from actually becoming a better person?
"When should you put it on them--and when should you put it on yourself?
"Getting on to every single social media platform (and there are a lot these days!) can distract and disengage your followers," writes Kara Perez (photo, left) in an article at Due.
Rich Bellis (photo, left), Associate Editor at Fast Company, presents the video on the subject.
"You’ve probably heard the advice over and over again that you need to become an authority and build your own personal brand to stand out.
"People often ask us, “So, what is GTD?
"Before experience, educational background, or skills, a small profile picture on LinkedIn is often the first thing a recruiter sees when making a judgment about a potential hire.
Uncovering your micro-motives — that collection of super-specialized things that make your particular heart sing — are key to finding fulfillment and success at work, say social scientists Todd Rose and Ogi Ogas.
"Chris Zook explains how you can fight bureaucracy by thinking like a founder.
"They all have pros and cons.
"Many of us spend the majority of our waking hours at our jobs.
"Don't avoid confrontation.
Richard Feloni covers the work of Dr.
"Identify what works for your specific needs.