by Cathy Miller | Aug 31, 2023
Have you ever noticed how some people are walking sound bites, full of memorable quotes? Mark Twain comes to mind. If you follow this blog, you probably noticed various quotes sprinkled throughout several posts. I simply love the variety of ways people express ideas....
by Cathy Miller | Aug 25, 2023
Are there two more different humans than execs and geeks? The executives want just the highlights. Subject matter experts (a.k.a. geeks) need more details. So, how do you deliver business communication that appeals to the C-suite, but doesn’t skimp on data for...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 22, 2023
Ah, the C-Suite. The elusive target of so many marketing campaigns. Whether it’s Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) or some other C-title, grabbing their attention is rarely simple. If the targeted executives scroll right by your communication, how will they know...
by Cathy Miller | Aug 13, 2023
Does a bit of passive voice feel like a welcome change from our volatile world? If we could stop shouting long enough to listen, maybe we could learn something. But too much passive voice in business writing dilutes your message. You’ll never get heard that way. Maybe...
by Cathy Miller | Jul 13, 2023
What communication pet peeves drive you nuts? Is it when someone calls you by the wrong name? Or the person who never returns a call? Whether in our business or personal lives, communication missteps make our blood pressure skyrocket. Even more maddening is how simple...
by Cathy Miller | Jun 22, 2023
Don’t you love when a blog post or how-to article shares business examples of key points? Anyone can slap up a bunch of rules. But how do they work? And will they work for your business? Good business examples nourish clarity and understanding. Emphasis on the...
