Stop using !!!! so much
You might not think a simple punctuation mark matters. However, if you overuse exclamation points, you can undermine your professionalism—and even make you look a little unhinged. Here are some basic rules to follow.
Category: Communication
Don’t be the cause of bottlenecks
Communication bottlenecks can bring your team’s progress to a screeching halt. Make sure that you aren’t responsible for slowing things down because of poor communication habits. Follow these tips.
Stop gossip in 3 steps
Linda Adams of the Trispective Group writes that gossip has the power to dismantle even the best teams and keep good teams from becoming truly great. To stop its encroachment, take these three steps.
Just a victim of hypercorrection
Yes, we know the rules, but somehow apply them incorrectly in the attempt to get it right. Huh? That’s called hypercorrection.
When should you capitalize a title?
Formal titles normally convey a rank or title given to someone based on his or her achievements in academia or his or her authority. When people have formal titles that precede their names, they are always capitalized.
Heading out? Craft a good auto-reply
When you’re going to be out of the office, it’s important to set up a good auto-reply to go out from your work email. Wired writer Christina Bonnington has some tips.
OneLook.com: An editor’s best friend
Why not let the power of the internet’s search algorithms do your spell-checking for you?
This is the year you get up and speak!
While you’re probably not planning to speak in front of an arena full of people, even a presentation during an office meeting can seem daunting. Joy Loverde shares her tips for becoming a better speaker.
Words, Words, Words: February ’18
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Ugh, they want a LinkedIn testimonial!
LinkedIn recommendations are a great tool for showcasing your work performance and helping colleagues show theirs. However, what should you do if someone asks you for a recommendation and you’re hesitant to give it?