Excellence in Business Communication, 11th Edition
Chapter 12. Writing Reports and Proposals
"You've got a smartwatch on your wrist, Siri in your palm, and emails notifications popping up on your computer screen all day long.
"Financial stability can put you on the right path.
"Educator and entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun [photo, left] wants us to use AI to free humanity of repetitive work and unleash our creativity.
"Short, concise messages should no longer be limited to your social media platforms.
"Need to land on a decision that works for everyone?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Brother Mark Give a Rare Interview about Growing Up and Secrets to Success
"In this first-of-its-kind conversation, the Bezos brothers discuss their early influences, habits for success, and predictions for the future.
"What's the secret to making content people love?
"Video is the marketing juggernaut that continues to grow year over year.
Uri Hasson (photo, left) presents.
"In short, there’s a lot of variables that can affect what makes for a good presentation.
"This [past] fall, Nordstrom opened a new store in West Hollywood, Calif.
"This is an interesting tactic from the retailer, and one that makes a lot of sense from a behavioral perspective.
"Getting out of debt can feel overwhelming.
"What negotiators don’t do, but should, says [Douglas] Stone [photo, left], is mentally prepare by reviewing five fundamental elements of a negotiation.
"Life has a nasty habit of interrupting the best-laid plans, but more often than not, it’s our own minds that get in the way of our goals.
"Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular?
"With so many ways to visualize data, do you ever wonder which chart you should be using to showcase your information?
"Artist Kate Hartman uses wearable electronics to explore how we communicate, with ourselves and with the world.
"The truth is, whether you use PowerPoint or Prezi or anything else, you can’t blame the software for the presentation.
"Over the years, I’ve identified a set of common emotional drivers that suck the power out of communication.
"Being the new person is never easy.
Check out the infographic on the topic.
"If you’ve got a presentation to give at work or school — or are perhaps getting ready to speak at a TEDx event?
"From the "I have a dream" speech to Steve Jobs' iPhone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners.