Your boss doesn’t want to hear these …
Words can make or break your career. You may accidently say the wrong thing sometimes, but the bigger concern is words you use every day that hurt your career.
Category: Communication
Most important rule in writing
When it comes to business writing, you must make it about your readers and what they stand to gain from your words.
It’s time to de-clutter your social media feed
A social media presence isn’t something you can set up and tend to only when it occurs to you. So what are you doing with yours?
7 hacks to get more out of Siri
Siri, the iPhone’s voice-command technology, has been around for a few years, but many people still don’t know how to fully take advantage of it.
How to use subjunctive verbs
Determining when to use subjunctive verbs—“I was” or “I were” constructions—can be confusing.
5 habits of good conversationalists
Keeping up a conversation comes naturally to some, but most people need to practice to be a good conversationalist.
Great communicators = great listeners
People believe that communicating is just about getting your point across, but the truth is there is no communication without listening.
Back to basics: getting a good grip
A good, well-timed handshake to pair with your grin is a sure way to stand out, whether you’re at the company picnic or an industry conference. Here’s how important it is: The prospective employee with the best handshake is more likely to get the job, research shows.
4 conversations to avoid at work
Even with workplace environments becoming more casual, you should avoid some conversations.
How to separate vital info in email chatter
Here are best practices to follow in order to avoid creating long, complicated email threads that bury important information.