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Delegation👉 Why do some Leaders try to do everything themselves?

noun   del·e·ga·tion   \ de-li-ˈgā-shən \  : the act of giving control, authority, a job, a duty, etc., to another person Have...

Fifteenth Birthday – Thank You

Improving Communications is 15 years old! That’s a significant accomplishment. The Small Business Association claims that 30% of new businesses fail during the first tw...

Avoid Filler Words and Verbal Tics

When speaking in front of an audience, it can be very easy to fall back on filler words and verbal tics.  You probably don't even know that you are doing it! It...

Riding Retro With Billy Joel

A Modern Ride, With Classic Pride In “a town known as Oyster Bay, Long Island,” stands a storefront called 20th Century Cycles, owned by Billy Joel. This internation...

Kasim Sulton: One Word—Focus

Kasim Sulton is a bass guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist, best known for his work with Todd Rundgren and Utopia. He has worked with many varied musical acts, includin...

Happy Thanksgiving! (Gratitude)

Gratitude, Defined   This week's reminder comes from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. It's the definition of "Gratitude." How you look at the world will af...

what if i use poor grammer will they hire me

Breathe deeply. Relax. "Poor Grammer"?  This week's headline was intentional. That's a relief, right? We were sent an article that appeared in the Harvard Busines...

A Good Time with the Mets at Citi Field

It’s impressive when you find an organization that delivers a great product — and goes beyond to create memorable experiences, again and again. Every aspect of The ...

What Every Sentence Has: Subject and Verb

AGREEMENT One of the basic aspects of proper sentence structure is ensuring the correct agreement between the subject and verb. A singular subject uses a singular ...