Excellence in Business Communication, 11th Edition
Chapter 1. Achieving Success Through Business Communication
"Are you a perfectionist?
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"The need for respect is intertwined with many basic human needs, but doesn’t receive…well, the respect that it deserves when it comes to workplace performance.
"Hit refresh to lock eyes with another imaginary stranger.
"Hit refresh to lock eyes with another imaginary stranger.
"Most of us manage our time the same ways: by writing to-do lists and prioritizing the items on those lists.
"To stop procrastinating and avoid getting distracted, learn to ignore tasks that are not essential to your goals.
"Believe it or not, you can KonMari your work life, too (although no, you can’t just get rid of that co-worker who isn’t bringing you joy).
"Our team at Zarvana — a company that teaches research-backed time management practices — set out to see if there is a data-supported way to reduce the 2.
"The minutes of a meeting, or simply “minutes,” is an instant written record of a meeting or hearing.
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"The case for inbox infinity.
"The first rule of doing work that matters is this: show up.
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Alison Green (photo, left) answers a question from a reader who is struggling with her office's open floor plan.
"We looked at job postings around the country at companies big and small to find the zestiest job titles.
"The more self-aware you are, the more effective you can be.
"Even very important things can be on cruise control and not on your mind.
"People often ask us, “So, what is GTD?
"Listen to a fascinating segment with David Allen where he outlines the sources of procrastination, shares a few fun examples of the dynamics at work, and talks about the steps you can take to overcome it.