Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 4. Communication Challenges in a Diverse, Global Marketplace
"Wondering what it takes to be inclusive of employees with disabilities?
"Having a couple connections and an updated profile isn’t enough to make the most of LinkedIn.
From their website, "Founded in 2004, the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD) is a collaboration of four leadership organizations: Catalyst, The Executive Leadership Council, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc.
Geoff Weinstein blogs at GeoffWeinstein.
Daniel Goleman explains.
"Start by writing short, declarative sentences.
See the infographic.
Sally Herships (photo, left) explains.
"In his fourth book, "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures in North America," award-winning author Colin Woodard [photo, left] identifies 11 distinct cultures that have historically divided the US.
"No one wants to be that offensive, insensitive tourist," declares Sarah Schmalbruch (photo, left).
"Japan is known for its complex rules for social behavior.
Helen Coster (photo, left) presents "10 Tips for Better Business Writing.
"We all know we can learn more from our missteps than our successes — even though no one likes to admit when they’ve gotten something wrong," offers Eric A.
"Michael has been in Frankfurt for about a week and is really missing his home office in Chicago.
"New research by Dr.
"Luckily, there are signs we can look for when trying to detect a lie.
"I normally introduce myself by my first name.
"In Brazil and the United States, a firm handshake is expected.
"When Aaron arrived in Moscow to take charge of the manufacturing plant his Israeli-owned company had just purchased, he expected to settle in quickly," reports Erin Meyer (photo, left) in a piece at BusinessInsider.
"Asiana Airlines flight 214 crashed upon landing at San Francisco International Airport on June 6, 2013.
"Facial expressions are a universal language of emotion, instantly conveying happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and much more.
According to Drake Baer, "Within moments of meeting people, you decide all sorts of things about them, from status to intelligence to promiscuity.
"In honor of National Etiquette Week and our just-published list of the 45 best restaurants in America, we decided to clear up some common etiquette questions," writes Megan Willett.
Gus Labin reports.
See Damon Nofar's slideshow - 8 Tips for an Awesome PowerPoint Presentation - at BusinessInsider.