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5 Things to STOP Doing as a Writer

You’ve probably heard it said that there’s a book inside everyone. I agree. But some people will never write their […]

Random Reflections on Human Nature—From the Beach

I rarely go off the rails as a blogger. But this past month as I read, relaxed, and walked the […]

Send Fewer Emails to Engage Deeper—and Lighten Your Load

Tim, a friend of mine back in college, had the weird habit of setting his alarm to go off at […]

4 Ways Great Communication Contributes to Your Success as a Project Manager

Guest Post By Jeff Davidson For all the technical skills that project managers have to master in order to be […]

Giving Bad News Like the Brave

Mature optimism is a cornerstone of healthy living. If you’re habitually communicating “The sky is falling!” people draw the conclusion […]

3 Mistakes Salespeople Make in Writing Customers

In today’s world, we work, live, and die by email. Okay, I exaggerate. But it’s hard to get through a […]

The 5 Biggest Email Timewasters that You Need to Ditch

(Berrett- Koehler first published my article here.) Email has become the essential tool people love to hate. These expressions capture […]

How Strong Leaders Own Up to Flops, Mistakes, and Misjudgment

(Forbes originally published my article here.) Being human means making mistakes. And being a leader means owning them. The weak […]

Think Smart Before You Hit “Send”

(This article first appeared in Indian Management.) Email saves an enormous amount of time for those who think strategically. For […]

5 Financial Rules Your Kids Hope You’ll Communicate to Them

(Guest post by Tim Alba) Your kids love a good lecture, right? Growing up, my kids would always sit at […]