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Though they sound similar, these two words have distinct meanings and uses. When you insure something, you are protecting yourself from financial loss. We can insure your building against fire, theft, and other loss. Ensure, on the other hand, means to make certain. Ensure that the filing cabinet is locked before leaving each day. The … Read more
In an effort to appear unbiased, many people use they in place of he and she and their instead of his and her. This is grammatically incorrect, because subjects and pronouns must agree in number. The easiest solution involves changing your subject to its plural form. Then it’s acceptable to use they or their. For … Read more
Express check-out lanes often mention that they accept “X items or less.” Ooops. Typically, less refers to aggregate amounts while fewer refers to precise numbers or quantities. (I spotted this on a Web site for PR professionals: “[Ms. X] is one of less than 20 nationwide to earn [the award].” No, no, no!!!) Less waste … Read more
Public speaking is an increasingly important skill in today’s economy. Whether you work in the public sector, private sector, or for a non-profit organization, you can benefit from developing strong presentation skills.
Entire books and courses are dedicated to this topic alone. We’ll briefly review some of the fundamentals needed for a strong presentation.