Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 1. Professional Communication in a Digital, Social, Mobile World
"The key to more natural English rhythm is understanding what is emphasized and what falls into the background.
"Hit refresh to lock eyes with another imaginary stranger.
"Hit refresh to lock eyes with another imaginary stranger.
"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.
"Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are being used in all aspects of business and marketing.
"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.
"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).
"Do your conversations constantly fall flat because you keep asking boring and dull questions?
"Think you know the English language?
"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.
"How are artificial intelligence and data visualization connected?
"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?
"Before, entrepreneurs would usually pay more attention to their gut rather than trust data.
"The case for inbox infinity.
"I have seen a glimpse of the future impact of artificial intelligence on corporate communications – and it is good.
"Machine learning methods are beginning to be used for various aspects of survey research including responsive/adaptive designs, data processing and nonresponse adjustments and weighting.
"The first rule of doing work that matters is this: show up.
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