Year-End Relief: Fire Your Inbox

Do you feel like you could use some year-end relief? Usually, the end of a year fills us with hope for the new year, and for some, even excitement. But this year is tough. At least for me, and I am very blessed. The events of this year are overwhelming. Without...

What Footprint Does Your Business Writing Leave Behind?

Have you thought about what footprint your business writing will leave behind? After all, the online version lasts forever. Earth Day is April 22. It focuses on the state of our planet and sustainability. In our annual honoring of Earth Day, this updated post thinks...

Has Technology Made Us Stupid or Just Lazy?

Slip the term AI in front of technology in the headline and you have the topic for a new study. Okay, so the study did not use the descriptors of stupid and lazy in its report. While this post (originally published in 2013) focused on technology in general, the 2025...

A Simple Communication Tip That Pays Dividends

If you had a simple communication tip that would guarantee better business relationships, would you be interested? The best news is you don’t have to pay anything to get it. What is this miracle solution? Acknowledgment. If you’re thinking – huh? – allow me to explain...

3 Ideas for Taking the Sting Out of Rejection

Rejection hurts. No matter the reason for it. It’s tough not to take it personally. And rejection is an equal opportunity offender. It may be personal or strictly business, such as the following business rejection. A lost sale A rejected proposal Business...

7 Social Media Strategies for Strangling the Shoulder Satan

Do you feel like the Shoulder Satan has taken over social media? Admit it. Each of us has one. That little Satan sitting on your shoulder, offering sarcastic social media shots. Your fingers scream with the urge to launch those mocking missiles. Come on – just...

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