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Giving A Toast

Being asked to give a toast, whether at a conference, a birthday party, or a wedding, is always an honor. It sounds simple enough - just grab the microphone and say a few...

Text-Speak in the Workplace

All choices in communication are of terrific importance. Modern-day shorthand (text-speak) is very useful, and entirely appropriate. (Did that just say what I think it sa...

What to Say to a Speaker

One of the biggest benefits of hearing someone speak live is the opportunity to meet and greet afterwards. Suddenly, you have access to someone you admire or is an expert...

Rude Business Phone Antics

What is proper Business Phone Behavior?   Have you ever made a phone call to a business and gotten the answer, “So-and-so isn’t here right now. Can you call ...

Conducting a Behavioral Interview

The interview process is where you have the most control over creating your employee roster, so you’ll want to use the process to its best advantage. Behavioral-bas...

Active Voice – When to use Active vs Passive

Many of us have seen the spellcheck on our devices suggest that we revise from passive voice to the active. OK. What if we don't know what that means? What is acti...

How to Network Without Leaving the House

The main obstacle to networking is finding the time to do it. Meeting up for after-work happy hours, weekend conferences, or mid-day lunches, may not work with your sch...

AWFUL or EXCELLENT Cover Letter?

The decision has been made - time for a new job!  The résumé has been spiffed up, and you have found the perfect new position for you.  Now it is time for the cover ...

Making the Most of a Networking Event

The holiday season has come to an end.  You might be all partied out, but your calendar says otherwise. It's time for a networking event. Networking events are an easy ...