Rethink Communications: 6 Cool Tips

rethink communications

Time to rethink communications. It’s summer – at least, in the Southern Hemisphere it is. And the New Year is a good time to prepare for the year ahead.

Are you still on a holiday break? Or perhaps you’re back at work, experiencing the post-festivities lull before everything speeds up again.

Either way, here are 6 cool tips to help you be the ‘hot ticket’ this summer (or any time).

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N.E.T.W.O.R.K.I.N.G. | Let’s Spell It Out

Networking – let’s spell it out

Networking is one of the essential ingredients of success. Ask a successful person!

But what is it? The shorthand version might go something like this: 

The ABC of networking

A is for Attitude. It’s your approach, your personality and how you incorporate it into your life. It’s social.

B is for Business. It’s professional, systematic and a vital part of your work. It’s practical.

C is for Communication. It’s two-way interaction, effective messaging and clarity. It’s interpersonal.

OK… It might not be as easy as A.B.C. Maybe it’s more like N.E.T.W.O.R.K.I.N.G.

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Yes, You Need an Editor

Yes, you need an editor

Who needs an editor?  I just use a spell-checker’. That‘s something I hear quite often – usually from people who need help, but don’t want to admit it.

What about you? Yes, you need an editor, too. Most of us do. 

That’s because editing is not just about correcting mistakes in spelling, punctuation and grammar. A sophisticated text checker can do that. Well, sometimes. Perhaps.

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