Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 3. Collaboration and Business Etiquette
"4 tips for getting your colleagues' attention.
Laura McMullen shares the advice of Patrick Lencioni (photo, left).
"What Lord of the Rings can teach us about leading meetings that don't make you want to jump out the nearest window: .
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Chris Weller defines the "rule of three" and explains why it isn't what it is cracked up to be.
"Wharton management professor Nancy Rothbard (photo, left) says that if we are meeting more often than ever, it may be because we are now so busy we have to schedule time to simply think.
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Jacquelyn Smith reports.
Staples presents 7 reasons why you should be using email in your marketing.
"Follow these steps to land your dream job: .
"Your body language speaks volumes about your mood and attitude.
"'I think a lot of people face this problem at work," says [Lynn] Taylor.
"Even your best ideas mean nothing if no one listens to you.
"Japan is known for its complex rules for social behavior.
"Lithium Technologies, a social customer experience management platform, announced the results of a recent survey performed on its behalf by Harris Poll, finding that brands are increasingly under pressure by consumers to innovate," writes Justin Lafferty in a piece at AdWeek.
According to Grant Cardone (photo, left), "The Internet connects everyone on this planet instantaneously.
Ronnie Ann, Founder of WorkCoachCafe.
"But, as you may have noticed, a lot of people are trying to tell stories these days.
"Meeting sabotage artists seem to have attended the same training academy.
"Imagine an organization that is completely digitally connected.
"Napoleon Hill, author of the best-selling 1937 book "Think and Grow Rich," explored the habits of the most likable people in his essay "Develop A Pleasing Personality," which was included in the book The Science of Success.
"Games and activities, graphics, and polling are just a few ways to keep your learners active in the learning process when using online collaboration.
"This infographic provides step-by-step interview tips for both the interviewee and the interviewer.