5 habits of good conversationalists
Keeping up a conversation comes naturally to some, but most people need to practice to be a good conversationalist.
Category: Communication
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.
So, how do YOU start a sentence?
It’s hard to say where the “so” opener started, but it most certainly is insanely contagious. Here are other weak sentence starters to be mindful of when you speak.
Are you a bad writer?
Professional writers aren’t the only ones who need solid writing skills.
1-Minute Strategies: May ’16
Time management; constructive criticism; comma placement; and clean email
A lesson in writing dates properly
When writing dates in emails and important documents, pay attention to where you put your commas, how you start a sentence and how you abbreviate things.
Small words, big results
The little things we say—or don’t say—can make a big difference in employee morale and productivity.