Why do some people write better than others at work? Is it because they won the genetic lottery or went to the best high schools or colleges? Did they pay closer attention in the 7th grade? Or is there another factor, one that makes the difference between the greats and the just-okays?
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Here, I share an article from the International Business Times, which interviewed me recently about why human effort is so crucial to success in using artificial intelligence in business writing. I hope you enjoy it and pass it on. Here’s the link Technology Contributor Content To say that artificial intelligence (AI) has become vital to business workflows
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The Talmud asks, “Who is wise? He who sees the end from the beginning.” Stephen Covey echoes this in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People when he urges us to “begin with the end in mind.”
Many writers plunge into their work without a clear destination. They don’t stop to think about their goals, but hope their reader will manage to decode the message about which they themselves are unclear. But this approach wastes time and is unlikely to achieve results. Successful writers think about their desired outcome before they even touch the keyboard.
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As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to express gratitude. A heartfelt thank-you email can leave a lasting impression, whether it is directed to clients, coworkers, or friends. Gratitude strengthens relationships and reflects your authenticity and thoughtfulness. If you have the time and ability, writing a handwritten note will have the greatest
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Words such as rather, pretty, very, and little are the leeches that infest the body of prose, sucking the blood of words. We should all try to do a little better, we should all be very watchful of this rule, for it is a rather important one and we are pretty sure to violate it
