Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Chapter 4. Writing Business Messages
"Do you experience confusing or disappointing miscommunications?
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"Now, I’ve never found a senior manager who says that communications are not important; so why do organizational communications continue to break down despite all of the investment and generally good intentions?
"If a person takes the time to express their heart-felt appreciation for something we have done, it boosts our spirit, passion, and purpose.
"Tolstoy famously wrote, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
"You know you’re on the wrong career path, but can’t pull yourself away.
"A four-hour mental health training program for managers could yield fewer employee sick days and a roughly 10-to-1 return on investment, a study in Australia suggests.
"Trust is an important issue when working across cultures.
"If you've ever worked for a bad manager or in a company that made you miserable, you've probably wondered how to ensure you avoid that in your next job.
"Discipline is one of the cornerstones to living a successful and fulfilling life and something we should all strive to master.
"You’ve gotten (and taken) a lot of excellent job search advice .
According to Sara Saddington (photo, left), "We all have blind spots that are a result of our own worldview, experience, and expertise.
"Business Insider recently checked in with three productivity experts to find out what habits are wasting the most time at work," writes Áine Cain (photo, left).
"Nonverbal communication plays a significant role in our lives, as it can improve a person’s ability to relate, engage, and establish meaningful interactions in everyday life.
"If the members of the team cannot communicate, isolation limits their potential.
"Being a good listener is one of the most important skills you can master if you want to advance your career and build meaningful relationships.
"I tell my clients and seminar participants that discomfort is an unavoidable part of changing how they communicate.
"Internal communication is important for any organization to function effectively.
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"Successfully interacting with others is a key to your professional success.
According to Melanie Pinola (photo, left), "When you’re looking for a new job, there’s a lot that can go wrong, from formatting your resume improperly to being tripped up by questions during the job interview.
"Here are 14 ways you can improve your communication skills in order to become a more effective leader.
"When it comes to meetings in the office, most are filled with a whole lot of empty, buzzword-filled jargon.
"Effective communication is one of the most important life skills we can learn—yet one we don’t usually put a lot of effort into.
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