Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 7. Writing Routine and Positive Messages
"This week our podcast is with David Allen, author of the classic productivity guide Getting Things Done.
"Business leaders and entrepreneurs with superb people skills have a competitive edge over others.
Listen to this podcast.
Listen to this podcast.
According to Jacqueline Whitmore (photo, left), "When we’re young, our parents and teachers often instill the importance of saying, “thank you.
Olga Khazan (photo, left), of The Atlantic, covers the topic of "vocal fry.
David Lazarus (photo, left), business columnist with the LA Times, reports.
Take a look at this article by Drake Baer of BusinessInsider.
On Point, with Tom Ashbrook, covers the topic of "verbal tics" (“I’m just saying.
"For some people, being appreciative comes naturally," writes Maria Elena Duron (photo, left) in a piece at Yahoo.
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Sarah Green interviews Bryan Garner in this podcast at HBR Blog.
"In this Business English Pod episode we’re going to look at making a verbal progress report during a meeting.
"This is the second in a two-part Business English Pod series on motivating your team.
"In this lesson, we’ll look at some ways to motivate your team.
"This is the second in a two-part Business English Podcast lesson on resolving conflict, in which we’ve been focusing on solving everyday disagreements in the office.
In this piece at BusinessInsider.
"People do not always get along, so dealing with conflict is part of any job.
"This second part of a two-part Business English Podcast series on running and participating in a problem-solving meeting.
"One of the most common reasons for holding a meeting is to solve a problem.
"In this intermediate Business English Pod lesson, we look at ways to give and ask for opinions.
"This is the first in a three-part Business English Pod series that explores the use of many different language techniques in the context of a merger.
"As a non-native speaker of English, you might often find yourself in situations like this: You’re sitting in a meeting or a teleconference, and some of the participants are native English speakers.
Lynn Gaertner-Johnston (photo, left) gives us "a perfect way to show someone you care.