Leadership – The language of leaders
The great leaders are among the most inspirational visionaries in the 20th century. Their leadership has shaped history.
communication skills
English phrases – Not wishing to offend
If you’ve been thinking that business English is not as difficult as you first feared, now is a good time for us to bring the bad news.
Point of View – See the other other person’s point of view
Always see things from the other person’s point of view, especially if you want them to understand what you have to offer.
Presentation Style – It’s time to change yours
Improve your presentation style tossing your PowerPoint slide decks with headings followed by a dozen bullet points into the bin. Read more.
What’s that annoying sound? It’s your buzzwords.
Buzzwords began life with a useful purpose and some are still important identifiers in certain businesses, professions and industries.
Conversing with the British
Understanding cultural differences. The British, like all nations, have their peculiarities, some of which are quite amusing.
Decision: Making decisions is a powerful motivator
The science of decision making is that excitement you feel when you’ve made a decision and you’re convinced it’s the right one.
Six words that say it all
Ernest Hemingway friends should have been cautious when he bet them each $10 that he could write a complete story in six words. What happens?
Oxymoron, what is it?
Oxymorons are used to create a variety of effects.They can add a touch of colour or humour, drama or mystery to writing or speech.
Never use the ‘royal we’ and other rules for a pronoun in business writing
How to use the plural pronoun ‘we’ with the adjective ‘our’ and the pronoun ‘ours’ when writing on behalf of a company, organisation or a team.