Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 5. Writing Business Messages
"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.
"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.
"In the world of international business, it's critical to know your words will be understood by people from another country, or it could spell disaster.
"Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular?
"In the realm of business, people often say that it’s a cut-throat or dog-eat-dog world.
"Artist Kate Hartman uses wearable electronics to explore how we communicate, with ourselves and with the world.
"How to fix the most common blogging bloopers.
"Here are 12 everyday phrases you might be saying incorrectly: .
"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.
"It's not just what you say; it's how you say it that matters.
"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.
"Talks on the importance of listening, and how to do it much better.
"These talks reveal that some things are more within your grasp than you may think, especially if you ask.
"I'm excited to share these top 87 business writing tips with you," writes Mary Cullen (photo, left) at InstructionalSolutions.
"Business writing can be challenging! Happily, there are new inexpensive or free business writing tools available to help you write better at work.
"TED Talks for when you want to get up and act -- now.
"Career analyst Dan Pink [photo, left] examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think.
"Once equipped with the terms, it can be easier to see manipulative people for who they really are, and you can gain the strength to walk away.
"Once equipped with the terms, it can be easier to see manipulative people for who they really are, and you can gain the strength to walk away.
"Once equipped with the terms, it can be easier to see manipulative people for who they really are, and you can gain the strength to walk away.
"It goes without saying that my new book, Reply All…And Other Ways to Tank Your Career was inspired by email faux pas.