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Beth Nyland
9 acronyms for a more enjoyable business vocabulary
So much workplace communication is just crap. Big words trying to sound smart and important. Vague words trying to obscure…
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Beth Nyland
In brainstorming, 39 is a powerful number
A decade ago, I accidentally invented a brainstorming rule. Scratch that. The only “rule” in brainstorming is that no idea…
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Beth Nyland
Is that even a word? If you have to ask, change it!
in External Communication, Internal Communication, Life & Business, Presentations & Speaking, Spencer Grace, Story Mode, Writing / / 0 commentsWhile Jill and I were guestcasting* on the Grounded Content podcast, Jill said: “You can take one piece of content…
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Beth Nyland
22 for 2022: a list of C.R.A.P. words to eliminate this year
A few months ago, Jill noticed a shift in my writing style. “It’s very in-your-face,” she said. “You sound a…
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Beth Nyland
How a shrunken vocabulary can grow your creativity
My nephew texted me a few weeks ago: “Can I get your address? I’m getting you guys a game.” This…
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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
The life-changing magic of reading creative books
in Book Reviews, Creativity, Life & Business, Spencer Grace, Story Mode, Visual Communication, Writing / / 0 comments“What are you reading?” It’s the question I love to ask when I meet others who value great stories, good…
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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
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…
