Posts Tagged "communicate"
Take the “HUH?” out of your newsletter writing
Conveying a message clearly – and projecting an image of competence – takes time and effort. It’s been said that there really isn’t any great writing – but great re-writing. From experience, I can tell you that smacks of truth just like water is wet. Re-reading, proofreading, rewriting, editing – whatever you call it – is the lifeblood of good communication. Once bitten by typos, spelling errors or unclear statements, you realize how much better your message could have been said if only … By then, it’s too late. It’s like tripping with the wedding cake – your misstep is splattered all over the floor for...
Read MoreA little literary magic
I read a novel a few years ago that I both loved and despised. How can that be? Well, the language was beautiful. The way the words were strung together was lyrical. I found myself reading sentences aloud just to hear them tripping off the tongue. But the problem with the book was that the story being told was trite and boring. It was about as exciting as watching paint dry. I have to admit it was a good book to read before bed. However, I wanted all the beautiful words to make the story magical – or enticing – or give it some life. Failing that, it went on and on, never once drawing me in and forcing me to read into the wee hours. The purpose of words is to...
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- Personal Development Simple and EasyWe are all so busy and if we’re not busy, we’re distracted. This is one area in your life that you should not overlook. When you are busy with the everyday demands of your life and family, sometimes it is… Read more › The post Personal Development Simple and Easy first appeared on Grow Your […]
- Ever Have One of Those DaysHave you ever had one of those days when the start is… let’s call it crappy? It’s how you respond to that crap that will determine more than how the rest of the day goes. Let me share a story… Read more › The post Ever Have One of Those Days first appeared on Grow […]
- Want to Achieve Your Goals FasterDo you want to achieve your goal faster? Let me ask you another question… What is the shortest distance between two points? This isn’t a trick, the answer is very simple, yes it’s one that you were taught at school…… Read more › The post Want to Achieve Your Goals Faster first appeared on Grow […]
- The significance of a little dashFunny how stories stay with you isn’t it? I remember listening to a speaker many years ago, probably on an audio cassette, as they described the significance of the little dash on a grave marker. That little dash that is… Read more › The post The significance of a little dash first appeared on Grow […]
- The Dreaded “C” WordThere are so many vulgar words in our day-to-day vocabulary these days. Some I’ve never even heard of before but non the less they are out there. To me there is one word, that mother of all words… it’s the… Read more › The post The Dreaded “C” Word first appeared on Grow Your Business […]
- A Confession and A LessonToday marks a significant milestone… 2020 will be over in just a few hours. This year has been one that we’ll look back on in years to come and marvel at how we made it through everything. And, we’ll pause… Read more › The post A Confession and A Lesson first appeared on Grow Your […]
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