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Writing Emails that Get a ResponseYou work hard to write the perfect email to a prospective customer. You hit the send button full of hope that you will get a positive…Feb 14Feb 14
3 Essential Writing Tasks that AI-Assisted Writing Programs Cannot Do for YouAI-assisted writing programs such as ChatGPT, Jasper, and others are all the rage in business communication. Would-be writers plug their…Jan 26Jan 26
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What You Can Learn from a Flat-EartherSome people believe the Earth is flat. We might smugly believe in our knowledge— but what if it’s an accident you think the earth is round?Sep 3, 2023Sep 3, 2023
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A Research-Based Way to Put a Spin on Your MessageStructure your message strategically to create a positive or negative impression.Sep 3, 2023Sep 3, 2023