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Beth Nyland
Trigger phrases to torch in these challenging times
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Life & Business, Spencer Grace, Story Mode, Writing / / 0 commentsThe other day I was lacing up my shoes to take my favorite podcast for a walk. The episode was…
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Beth Nyland
You’re so emotional. That’s why you get results.
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Life & Business, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Story Mode, Writing / / 0 commentsMy husband lost his job this month. Quite unexpectedly, and effective immediately. For his employer, this was purely a business…
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Beth Nyland
What do you call the people who matter to your business?
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Spencer Grace, Story Mode, Writing / / 0 commentsAs a career-long business communicator, I’ve been challenged to refer to human beings in many ways. Whether driven by industry…
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Beth Nyland
If the answer you want is a question, change the (email) conversation
Dear Corporate Poet & Cutter of Crap: Last week I sent my team an email message about something important. As thorough…
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Beth Nyland
If your message were empty, would anyone notice?
in Creativity, External Communication, Internal Communication, Presentations & Speaking, Social Media, Spencer Grace, Story Mode, Visual Communication, Writing / / 0 commentsWhile I was stewing about what to write for this month’s post, “Every TED Talk Ever” entered my line of…
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Beth Nyland
Ins and outs, ups and downs: wisdom for writing at work
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Writing / / 0 comments“Easy reading is damn hard writing.” I wish I had said that, but it was the author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Regardless…
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Beth Nyland
Master Messenger League: multiply and communicate!
Congratulations! Through practice, focus, and sheer brilliance, you have developed an invaluable superpower—and a reputation for making your business look…
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Beth Nyland
Yes you CAN create image-rich presentations
in Creativity, External Communication, Internal Communication, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Visual Communication / / 0 commentsThe rusty-haired man from the third row was next in line to talk with me, scrolling Instagram while he waited.…
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Beth Nyland
How good questions turn your ignorance into an asset
in Creativity, External Communication, Internal Communication, Spencer Grace, Writing / / 0 commentsSome people have all the answers. Not me. I have all the questions. A few days into my first job…
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Beth Nyland
4 ways you can use your imagination to reach your audience
in Creativity, External Communication, Internal Communication, Spencer Grace, Writing / / 0 commentsWhen you say something at work—whether in writing, in conversation, or in a presentation—you need to know what you’re talking…
