The Field Guide to Extraordinary Communication and Connection by
Communication and connection are the key elements for achieving success professionally and personally. Do you know people who in any situation can connect with people? People who seem to always know what to say and how to say it? People who have the extraordinary knack for always knowing what to do in any situation? Would you like to be more like these people? Then this book is for you! In The Field Guide to Extraordinary Communication and Connection, business owner and entrepreneur Rachael Doyle shares the inside secrets of being an extraordinary communicator and connecting with people in a meaningful way. In this useful handbook, you will learn new tools and tactics for: Making a positive impression during one on one in person communicationConnecting with others at business meals and knowing exactly how to leverage the opportunitySuccessful holiday, birthdays and other celebrations at work Connecting and networking with people onlineCommunicating with confidence and clarity via emailBeing a superb communicator using the phoneCommunication and connection in business meetingsNetworking for maximum impact personally and professionallyFostering and developing great teamwork And much more! Make the connection now with people at work and in your world! Communication and connection are based on skills that, once learned, can make a huge difference in your career and personal life. Be the extraordinary communicator and connector you want to be today!
The Art and Science of Communication by 
Academic and Professional Writing in an Age of Accountability by
"This essay collection takes stock of the historical, rhetorical, linguistic, digital, and evaluative aspects of the teaching of writing in higher education. An afterword offers perspectives on the future of academic and professional writing. Contributors are writing program directors, rhetoric and composition historians, linguists, and organizational leaders"-- Provided by publisher.
The Craft of Professional Writing by
"The Craft of Professional Writing is the most complete book ever written about the real-life work of being a writer. Its topics range from business writing (advertising, PR, etc) to commercial work (news reporting, feature writing, blogging, non-fiction books) to creative writing (screenplays and novels) -- as well as advice on pitching, rejection and leading a writer's life. The narrative is filled with anecdotes and illuminating stories, as well as tricks of the trade in each career"-- Provided by publisher.
The Five Cs of Good Communication by
Would you like to learn how to get decision makers to read your documents? Would you like your materials to be placed at the top of the stack? Now you can! Learn from Laura Stack, the author of several published books, as she offers sage advice for successful business writing. Whether you're crafting cover letters, resumes, or emails, keep these five key communication principles in mind. Your writing must be: 1. Clear: free from confusion; understandable 2. Concise: short and to the point; brief 3. Concrete: specific; not vague 4. Correct: free from error; accurate; 5. Conversational: familiar; friendly When you follow Laura Stack's advice and apply it to your writing, your professionalism will help you stand out over the competition in your job search or in your emails.
Style Guide for Business Writing
Style guides come in many shapes and sizes, usually focused toward scientific or academic use only. However, business writing is a space occupied by many individuals that has not been given the attention it deserves. The Style Guide for Business Writing, Second Edition, is designed specifically to assist business writers in both the public and private sector, including those publishing with English as a second language; authors of academic papers; business book authors; financial journalists; and writers of reports, proposals or even just e-mail and memoranda. This book provides a comprehensive guide to clear and precise writing that will help develop basic communication skills for the beginner, and refresh the basics for the experienced business writer. Major topics are arranged alphabetically and the cross references and index enable quick and easy access to information. Michael C. Thomsett is a market expert, author, speaker, and coach. His many books include Stock Market Math, Candlestick Charting, The Mathematics of Options, and A Technical Approach to Trend Analysis.
Writing for the Workplace by
Employers consider communication one of the most critical skills for workers today. Writing for the Workplace: Business Communication for Professionals is an easy- to-follow guide that provides strategies for effective professional communication. Written to address the needs of both students entering the workforce and business professionals looking to improve their written communication, the book offers guides to compose typical workplace documents, from effective e-mails and convincing reports to winning presentations and engaging resumes. This concise book offers busy readers concrete strategies to improve their workplace writing.
The Craft of Professional Writing by
"The Craft of Professional Writing is the most complete book ever written about the real-life work of being a writer. Its topics range from business writing (advertising, PR, etc) to commercial work (news reporting, feature writing, blogging, non-fiction books) to creative writing (screenplays and novels) -- as well as advice on pitching, rejection and leading a writer's life. The narrative is filled with anecdotes and illuminating stories, as well as tricks of the trade in each career"-- Provided by publisher.
How to Write and Present Technical Information, 4th Edition by
Professional communications are the "information product" of all organizations and businesses. Based on that premise, this book offers communications strategies that will benefit any organization that disseminates technical information in-house and/or to customers. It provides easy-to-understand and apply guidelines for designing and writing effective technical documents, as well as other related communications. The book has been updated to encompass contemporary technology and trends, including communication tools such as social media. The book begins by looking at skills common to all technical writing and offering general advice on designing and writing reports. Next is a discussion of specific types of reports along with common problems and issues writers face. Finally, the work overviews other forms of communications such as professional presentations. The updated material also considers the growing importance of interviews and focus groups as information-gathering tools, the influence of visual rhetoric, and the use of technologies such as Skype and webinars.--From publisher description.