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Praise the pause.

Using silence in your presentation will add impact to your words.
Submitted on May 03rd, 2013
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Ask simple questions.

Asking simple questions can give you surprisingly insightful answers.
Submitted on April 15th, 2013
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Read your writing out loud.

When you read your own writing aloud you’ll hear things you overlook otherwise.
Submitted on March 11th, 2013
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Know your reader

Your readers are more than job titles and demographics. They’re people. You’ll be a clear and persuasive writer if you ...
Submitted on February 11th, 2013
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Me, Myself, and I

How do you know when to use "I" or "me" or "myself"? Here's a easy way to remember.
Submitted on February 03rd, 2013
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It depends.

The so-called rules of our language are elusive and continuously changing. And how you define a rule depends on which ...
Submitted on January 28th, 2013
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Answer the question: “Why am I writing?”

Before you begin your next email, ask yourself this great question.
Submitted on February 06th, 2013
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The 7%-38%-55% Rule

The adage "it's not what you said, but how you said it" is profoundly true, especially around the office
Submitted on January 16th, 2013
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Use words with intention.

Spelling and grammar are important. But the key to clear writing is to focus on using words with intention.
Submitted on January 03rd, 2013
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Want to write well at your company? Break the rules.

Crusty old teachers once told their students never to end a sentence with a preposition. But that so-called rule was ...
Submitted on December 20th, 2012