Excellence in Business Communication, 10th Edition
Chapter 8. Writing Routine and Positive Messages
"People whose faces are perceived to look more "competent" are more likely to be CEOs of large, successful companies," writes James Hamblin (photo, left).
"I’ve posted a lot of research from experts on getting people to like you, being influential and having great conversations.
"As writers, editors, and PR professionals, we are keenly aware of having to fight for readers’ attention," declares Laura Hale Brockway (photo, left).
"Just because you were able to schedule a phone interview over an in-person, doesn’t mean it’s time to slack off.
Leo Widrich makes the case.
"Learn how to write for mobile devices.
Drake Baer presents the case.
According to Jacquelyn Smith, "Employers today aren’t necessarily only looking for candidates with the right set of technical skills and years of experience under their belt.
"When I was first introduced to the idea of journaling as a way of resolving career issues, I was dubious," says Lea McLeod.
"In 1994, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton (photo, left), and two other Pixar executives had a lunch meeting where they hatched the ideas for "Monsters Inc.
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"As soon as she made eye contact with the audience, all of the nervous tics disappeared — not because a wave of calm came over her, but rather because she fainted.
Danny Rubin weighs in on the subject.
Take a look at this article by Drake Baer of BusinessInsider.
Robin Reshwan presents her list.
James Altucher has a different take on the subject.
"Ready to face the truth?
"The On-Demand Economy is revolutionizing commercial behavior in cities around the world," declares Mike Jaconi, contributor at BusinessInsider.
"Launching a product is hard to do," says Drake Baer of BusinessInsider.
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"[Sam Rio and BusinessInsider.
Shane Parrish, founder of the Farnam Street blog, discusses the concept of the circle of competence.