Category: Communication
5 Tips for Managing Information Overload
I’m surprised when I hear people say that they are not suffering from information overload. With so much of information all around, it’d be tough to ignore the temptation of consuming more and more of it. The important thing is to manage the flow of information in your life. InformationRead More
Bad Email Habits and Annoyances
We’ve talked about increasing email productivity and managing email overload in the past. But what about email habits? Do you think your message composing style could irritate some of your recipients? Well, it looks like it could. At least that’s what Lifehacker’s readers mentioned when they were asked about theRead More
Awesome Links #7: Defeating Distractions, Blog Boosting, Freelancing Fees
The 7 Secrets of Running a Wildly Popular Blog A top direct marketing copywriter shares his tips on using personality and likeability to build your blog’s popularity. 20 Strategies to Defeat the Urge to Do Useless Tasks Ever find yourself refreshing Facebook or cleaning out your desk instead of doingRead More
10 Life-Changing Benefits of the Internet Age
It is hard to imagine life without the internet. Actually, I am old enough to do just that. But it is amazing the effect that the internet has had on our lives. Believe it or not, there are still many people who don’t even own a PC – but thatRead More
Lack of Employee Communication: Why Managers Can’t Listen
A good manager is understanding of setbacks and receptive to new ideas. Their job isn’t just about overseeing the work of others, it’s about removing roadblocks, rethinking problematic parts of the job, and most importantly, listening to their employees. Although being “open to suggestions” is part of every good manager’sRead More
How to Create an Engaging and Effective Bio Page
When building out your website or blog, one of the most important—and frustrating—tasks at hand is creating your bio page. We can write for days about our topic of expertise, but when it comes to writing about ourselves, it’s tempting to cower under the desk and hope the need willRead More