Using Fewer Words in Business Writing Brings You More Success

by Dr. Julie Miller Writing with clarity is essential, but writing with brevity is more difficult, especially in business writing. For example, a manager might be so concerned about covering all bases that he or she uses too many words or vague sentences and concepts. Sure, it’s important that business writing be accurate, but it’s…

Don’t Keep Your Frustrations “In the Vault”

Justin Hale, IAAP Summit 2016 Speaker Session during IAAP Summit 2016 is: Crucial Conversations 7.25.2016 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. & 1:45 – 4:00 p.m. We recently did a study finding that 56% of us safeguard toxic secrets or grievances in the workplace for more than a year—because we focus on the immediate risks involved in speaking…

Mindfullness Minute: Empathy

Dana Samardzich, IAAP Summit 2016 Speaker Session during IAAP Summit 2016 is: Team Dynamics: Gourmet Meals Are Not Made in a Blender 7.24.2016 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Happy Monday! Today’s Mindfulness Minute is about empathy. Something that sets me on edge is screaming children. No matter where it is, I tend to feel very anxious if…