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Tom Fuszard You just received notice of an upcoming meeting. “Ugh,” you cry. “Not another meeting!” You roll your eyes and wonder how you’ll survive yet another hour of useless babble. Why are meetings so detested? Simple. Many are so poorly planned and executed they are a waste of time. That’s a shame. Done properly, a meeting … Read more
This is a great time to take stock of your communications skills, and make a commitment to improving where needed. The following suggestions, offered in no particular order, can help you become a better communicator in the months and years ahead. Join Toastmasters: This highly respected organization helps you improve your oral communication and presentation … Read more
The best way to remember which to use can be found in this simple statement: I imply, and you infer. The sender (writer or speaker) implies something, and the reader or listener infers (concludes or deduces) from that statement. The general manager implied that personnel changes were coming if the team didn’t start performing better. … Read more
Be vigilant. Watch for messages that may contain malware or ransomware. I don’t know if this is a fluke or a sign of the times. In just the past five days I have learned of at least five businesses getting hit by hackers/spammers. By “hit” I mean at least one employee fell for a convincing … Read more
This is a great time to take stock of your communications skills, and make a commitment to improving where needed. The following suggestions, offered in no particular order, will help you speak and write more clearly and confidently. Improving your communication skills pays dividends you will reap for years to come. Join Toastmasters: This highly … Read more