Common Writing Errors and How to Correct Them
All of us occasionally make mistakes in our writing. To err is human, as one adage goes. Even so, we should strive for error-free copy as often as possible. An… Read more »
Category: Communicate clearly
3 Tips for Participating in Virtual Meetings
Among the many effects of the pandemic is the exponential growth of teleconferencing and video conferencing (by Zoom, for example). Businesses are holding virtual meetings daily and sometimes multiple times… Read more »
Simple steps to improve your listening skills
With all the talk about honing our communication skills, we rarely hear about improving our listening skills. Yet those are just as important. Good listening skills are especially critical in… Read more »
Simple Tips for Editing and Proofreading Copy
Editing and proofreading tend to go together. Yet they are distinct activities, as you’ll see below. A comprehensive discussion is beyond the scope of this post. Instead, I’ll review how… Read more »
Improved Communication Skills Help You Personally, Professionally
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… Read more »