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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

Consistent sentence structure is a fundamental rule of clear and effective communication. Ensuring that your subjects and verbs match in number is crucial for writing we...

Pluralizing Last Names

Do you know the correct methods for Pluralizing Last Names?   Making the plural form of a proper name  can be challenge without this information. Use it to be spo...

Mark Egan: “Listen and Be In The Moment”

Mark Egan is an American jazz bass guitarist, known for his membership in the original Pat Metheny Group in the late 1970s. He has recorded and/or performed with artists ...

How to Maximize Human Capital ROI

Appeared in HR Professionals Magazine | April 2012 by Richard J. Atkins What’s Good For the Goose (Is Not Always Good For the Gander) Most leaders in industry ...

BuyTheCase Study: A Lost Opportunity To Turn an Angry Customer Into a Fan

Customer Service is all about treatment. The story that follows shows how a company can meet the needs of an angry customer, yet lose his/her business because of the cust...

Are Listening Skills a Lost Art?

It is impossible to speak and listen at the same time. Listening skills require concentration. Focus allows the brain to process the meaning of the words. So using listen...

Noise or Noises – Which Is Correct Grammar?

Should "Noise" even have a plural? Recently, at a barbeque, two friends were having a disagreement about who had the correct grammar. They came to me to settle the ar...