Speaking
It’s necessary to promote yourself as competent and confident in your job, but beware of turning people off with exaggerations. Here’s how to avoid sounding arrogant when you’re trying to sound confident.
Buzzwords and jargon have infiltrated nearly every aspect of business, but these words and phrases frequently complicate messages rather than simplify them.
Ever given someone instructions for completing a task, only to have her do something totally different? Follow these guidelines for more clarity.
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Life would be simpler if we all spoke the same language. Not only do many of us speak completely different languages based on culture, but we also speak different languages based on gender. Neither style is better than the other; they’re just different.
Being an effective admin requires stellar communication skills. By paying attention to language and words that could undermine your reputation, you build influential relationships, writes Lolly Daskal, president and CEO of Lead From Within. Here are five phrases to avoid.
When speaking with a stressed co-worker, you should be aware of statements to avoid and others that can help calm them down and get them thinking of their situation in a new light.
Technology is making it easier to do business without worrying about international borders—but the language barrier can still get in the way.
Keeping up a conversation comes naturally to some, but most people need to practice to be a good conversationalist.
Even with workplace environments becoming more casual, you should avoid some conversations.
The little things we say—or don’t say—can make a big difference in employee morale and productivity.
If you want other people to take you seriously and follow your lead, you need to speak with power, confidence and authority.
Public speaking instills fear in even the most confident people, writes Dianna Booher, CEO of Booher Research. The key to conquering public speaking is using your fear to motivate you. Here are some of Booher’s suggestions to help you use your fear to give a great performance.
