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The Skinny on My Seventh Book
The cat is out of the bag.
Tag: Message Not Received
Posts on this topic examine my seventh book.
Communication
Business Words and Phrases That Annoy Me
Looking at some of my biggest language pet peeves.
Big Data
Breadth vs. Depth
Some thoughts on a fundamental tradeoff.
Big Data
Facility With Data: Necessary but Insufficient
Being proficient with data doesn't obviate the need for clear communication.
Communication
What's Inhibiting Employee Productivity?
Are we missing that one über-useful tool? Nonsense.
Communication
The Perils of the Single Sentence
A good general rule on how to write and speak more clearly.
Communication
The 4 Pillars of Good Business Writing and Speaking
Examining what makes for a solid read/talk.
Communication
On Language and Reorganizations
I've seen worse jargon in my day, but this is near the top of the list.
Communication
Nouns as Verbs and Other Language Pet Peeves
Why you shouldn't switch the two.
Communication
On Euphemisms and Speaking Directly
A look at the (d)evolution of the terms we use.
Communication
The Sponge Theory of Writing
Answering the question, "What's your writing process?"
Communication
Is Your Writing Understandable?
Today choice abounds. No one reads your content out of obligation.
Big Data
Jargon Watch: Big Data as a Service
Why the "as a service" moniker is unnecessary and even confusing.
Communication
The Real Reason Your Inbox Is Overflowing
Sure, there are lots of tools that promise to solve your email woes. What's the solution?
Communication
Platforms and the Death of Synonyms
What happens when everything is a platform?
Communication
On Seinfeld, George Carlin, and Language
Far too many of us misuse words.
Platforms
Don't Call It a Platform
Except Excel not a platform. It is an application. There's a big difference.
Collaboration
On Collaboration, Preferences, and Stubborness
Why we need to break our routines and change the equation.