by Cathy Miller | Dec 29, 2011
Do you have a fear of flying? If so, you probably find the idea of a plane on autopilot frightening. Yet, autopilots often control the plane better But, sometimes there is a need for manual intervention The airline industry is not quite ready to kick out the...
by Cathy Miller | Dec 28, 2011
You put out your best business communication. It makes you look good and feel great. Do you really know where it’s taking you? Or are you on a hamster wheel to nowhere? In Part 9 of a 10-part series on creating a business communication plan, we look at...
by Cathy Miller | Dec 26, 2011
Getting eliminated on Food Network’s Chopped is bad enough. When the reason is Your time has run out – And the plate’s empty Well, that’s a real kick in your plans In Part 8 of a 10-part series, we provide tips for creating a timeline for your...
by Cathy Miller | Dec 21, 2011
Having someone tell you that your business communication stinks is like being told your baby is ugly. You labored over it for a long time It’s a piece of who you are It’s your future What’s even worse is when you show it off and the response...
by Cathy Miller | Nov 28, 2011
Every good business writer understands the value of a good headline. There are blog posts, books and course content all dealing with the attention-grabbing headline. One tactic for expressing urgency and offering help is the use of fear. You tap into the...
by Cathy Miller | Oct 20, 2011
Lousy business blogs are an equal opportunity offender. Any size company can have a case of blogitis If you are phoning in your business blog, hang up on that practice The first step in the cure is diagnosing the disease by identifying common symptoms. Symptom #1...
