I spend a lot of time performing research for projects, and I’ve discovered that many of the companies that have the best information do the worst job of presenting it. They have the expertise, but it’s clear that the wrong people are responsible for sharing what they know. Now, it’s not really their fault. Each … Read more
Looking for a new way to promote your organization and establish credibility among your audiences? Perhaps you need to find a ghost. No, I’m not suggesting you tag along with Scooby-Doo and Shaggy to a creepy tropical island (besides, we already know that the caretaker is the guilty party). Nor do I think your global … Read more
As people move closer to top management’s ranks, they discover perks and benefits reflecting added responsibilities of their new positions. Examples include better retirement plans, company-backed loans, and travel opportunities. They also learn top executives accomplish more by reaching out to specialized resources. Ever read a magazine article or lengthy blog post from a corporate … Read more
If you’ve ever read a magazine article or lengthy blog post from a corporate leader and wondered how a top exec found the time to write it, you’ve discovered a little secret. Many corporate leaders (and professionals) who have plenty they want to say, but far too little time to capture those thoughts in words … Read more
I’ve long recognized many of the companies with the best information do the worst job of presenting it. It’s clear they have the expertise, but the wrong people are responsible for sharing that knowledge. It’s not really the fault of those individuals. Each of us has specific skills and knowledge areas. But while someone in … Read more
You may be a highly skilled writer who can craft brilliant sentences. Which is why you might be surprised that I believe you probably shouldn’t write your own copy. Do I have a reason for that assertion? I do — actually several: It’s a waste of time. Well, maybe a waste of your time. Odds … Read more