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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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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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In this noisy world, what are you taking in and giving out?
No matter what your bias or views, if you’re paying attention to U.S. politics, you’re probably exhausted and overwhelmed by…
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Fresh is always better than canned
in Spencer Grace, Story Mode / / 0 commentsCongratulations! You’ve finally booked a meeting with that Very Important Person—the one you’ve been dying to reach in order to grow…
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If you use email, I wish you all the best …
in Life & Business, Spencer Grace / / 0 commentsA rhyming blessing for everyone who uses email to get things done … May your WiFi be strong and your…
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Cut to the chase with 3 anti-rambling techniques
I was coaching a rising star the other day. A professional with amazing ideas, strong leadership abilities, and excellent presentation…
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Why zero is a perfectly reasonable wordcount goal
To the delight or (more accurately) dismay of participants, when Jill Pollack and I are leading Story Mode workshops, we…
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See that crack in your calendar? Fill it with creativity.
Your schedule is jammed. Every day this week you have at least one double-booked slot on your calendar, and at…
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Must the planets align for your process to prevail?
After weeks of procrastinating, Emma finally started her scholarship application Thursday afternoon. Filling in the blanks was easy. Then came…
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How to actually be amazing when you’re virtually presenting
Face-to-face meetings have become a luxury. Thanks to the pressures of time, budget, distance, and over-scheduling, the “location” field in…
