Writing Skills Blogs

In the bustling world of modern business, effective communication is a linchpin for success. While we often place great emphasis on verbal communication, the written word should not be underestimated. Effective writing skills in the workplace are a beacon of clarity...

Face-to-face and phone communication is fading fast. We work, love, and live by writing. From emails and activity reports to social media posts and performance reviews, the written word is everywhere. And executives say writing proficiency represents one the biggest...

In 2004, Curt Schilling pitched a winning game for the Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. He was playing with an ankle tendon injured so badly that by the end of the game, his white sock was soaked with blood. Later...

In many sales organizations, you create a sales proposal by going into your files and pulling out a proposal for a previous sale that is similar to a sale you’re trying to make. Change the names and the specific features of previous sale, and you have a new sales...

As we're settling into the new year, it means companies are adjusting for new budgets, which also means new opportunities to propose your services and products. You may find yourself offering a proposal in one of two situations: 1) You send an unsolicited proposal to...

Watch the video or read the transcription, below! Today, I want to talk about an article I recently read about why students can’t write. It was something I found pretty fascinating for a couple of reasons. One, it’s not just students. The writing problem has...

Have you ever counted the number of work emails you send or receive daily? Depending on your job or industry, your email tally can be anywhere from single to triple digits! Trying to prioritize, read, digest the content, then respond appropriately can be a huge burden...

Have you ever written an email, report, proposal, or business letter and felt it perfectly conveyed your message only to discover it was not received or interpreted the way you intended? Miscommunications mostly surface at the receiving end. That does not mean the...

Mortimer J. Adler, who later co-founded the Great Books course that profoundly influenced liberal education in the 1950s, completed Columbia University’s four-year baccalaureate program in three years. But the University did not let him graduate because he didn’t take...