Business Etiquette Secret Weapon: The Thank-You Note

Business Etiquette Secret Weapon: The Thank-You Note

A friend who is an aspiring writer recently had a short story turned down by the editor of an online magazine. The editor was kind enough to write her a note as to why he turned down the story, and offered tips for improving it. My friend e-mailed me and said, “Would...
Nexus 7 Tablet “Public Speaking” Commercial

Nexus 7 Tablet “Public Speaking” Commercial

I love Google’s great new commercial promoting its Nexus 7 tablet. I’m sure if you’ve seen it, you can relate, too. It features a middle-school student who uses his Nexus 7 tablet to research how to deliver a speech. Stage fright is the first concern, as...
Eliminate Weak Words from Your Workplace

Eliminate Weak Words from Your Workplace

Let’s continue our discussion from last week about word choices and how they can either help or hinder your career. I discussed the ubiquitous “try” in the previous post, along with all the reasons you might want to eliminate it from your business vocabulary. Along...
Business Etiquette Secret Weapon: The Thank-You Note

Eliminate “Trying” from Your Workplace

I often discuss things you need to know and implement to get ahead of the curve and keep your career moving. I’ve talked about bolstering your body language, modulating your vocal pitch, punching up your presentation style, and a lot more. Today, I want to talk...
Business Etiquette Secret Weapon: The Thank-You Note

A Simple System to Present Opinions

For many people, being asked their opinion at work can be awkward, or even terrifying. I often share a simple system called PREP, which is a template for presenting your opinions. You can use PREP to present your opinions and ideas at meetings or during...