Business Insider's Julie Bort interviews Aimee Mullins (photo, left) for tips on better public speaking.
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Business Insider's Julie Bort interviews Aimee Mullins (photo, left) for tips on better public speaking.
Christopher Ingraham (photo, left) reports on the topic at TheWashingtonPost.com.
"In offices around the world, writers spend time and energy disputing business writing standards. One person says, “You can’t start a sentence with but or and!” Another responds, “But why not? And who says?” If you are quarreling about such questions (if only with yourself), take a break. Here are the answers to a variety of troublesome frequently asked questions (FAQs)."
"Living and working abroad, or even just working on a diverse team with international colleagues, can be exciting—new cultures, languages, and ways of expression are all around you."
"But, it can also be difficult, especially when you don’t understand the conversation. Even if you’re technically speaking the same language, working with people who have dialects or accents you’re not used to can be a very difficult feat."
Read the full article by Elise Marraro (photo, left) . . ."Bezos says that there are two kinds of critics, and that the key is always to 'look in a mirror and decide, are your critics right? If they're right, change. Don't resist.'"
"If there were Survivor for words, I’d vote off 'literally.'"
"It’s inserted into sentences for no real reason.
"Consider:. . ."
Read the full article by Ben Decker (photo, left) . . ."Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has some tips on crafting the perfect memo, which he broke down in his annual letter to shareholders."
"The difference between a sincere apology and cheap one has a lot to do with how it’s phrased. Word to the wise: If you say “sorry” and then immediately follow it with a conditional word like “but” or “if,” you’re headed in the wrong direction."
"We asked therapists to share the phrases you should avoid when trying to apologize to a friend, family member, significant other or pretty much anyone, for that matter. Here’s what they had to say. "
Read the full article by Kelsey Borresen (photo, left) at Huff..."With the complexity of our changing world, the speed with which decisions are made, and the overwhelming choices available, today’s leader needs to fully understand the invisible forces that shape conversation and build relationships: Intention and alignment."