Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 4. Writing Business Messages
"Are you feeling smart and alert today?
"People often ask us, “So, what is GTD?
Linguist John McWhorter "traces the evolution of five words that have spent millennia drifting from one meaning into another.
"A dear friend just told me about an embarrassing apostrophe situation she experienced at work.
"Chris Zook explains how you can fight bureaucracy by thinking like a founder.
"Allen's books are bestsellers.
"They all have pros and cons.
"Many of us spend the majority of our waking hours at our jobs.
"Don't avoid confrontation.
"Identify what works for your specific needs.
"Most people show at least three.
"GONNA, COULDA, HAFTA, LOTSA- what?
"3 tips for breaking the ice.
"4 tips for getting your colleagues' attention.
"The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance.
"What the heck is SCHWA?
"According to the American Psychological Association (APA), millennials experience more stress and are less able to manage it than any other generation.
"Follow these tips to approach resumes like a psychologist, so you don't sell yourself short.
"Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder -- and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think and say outside the office.
"In her winning speech, [Ramona] Smith used a body-language technique she learned from a previous speaking champion: keeping her palms facing out toward the audience.
"Practicing "active listening" is a good way to improve your listening skills.
"Practicing "active listening" is a good way to improve your listening skills.
MIT career advisor Lily Zhang handpicked these talks for the insights they can give all job hunters.
In this talk at Google, Gina Barnett shares some essentials of using your body as an effective speaking instrument.