Communication

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The Top 3 Strategies Every Leader Needs for a Successful Digital Transformation

It’s undeniable: digital transformations are here to stay. They are quintessential drivers for change in organizations, and they are expanding in number and accelerating in frequency at breakneck speed. The demands of a world in which digital transformations prevail require us as leaders to stand up and take notice, regardless of our mission or our customers. We all operate in this new and uniquely complex environment and need new ways to think about — and lead — digital transformations.

By Christine Cocrane

Culture

How Does Kindness Fit Into the Dynamics of Social Media Dating?

I've encountered some unkind individuals in my dating journey, but I chose kindness as a response anyway. Here's why:

By Paige Lord

Culture

20 Words and Phrases to Cut From Your Corporate Vocabulary

People adapt to the conversational style of their workplaces, repeating its jargon no matter how ridiculous it sounds. As champions of clear writing, Writer cuts out wordiness and suggests crisper alternatives.

By May Habib

Practice

Has Our Use of Email Spun Out of Control?

Here's a story you might find familiar. I was recently asked to do some freelance work for a major company and, after several conference calls, their rep sent me a contract to look at. My colleague and I emailed it to another company I work with, accompanied by a note: "Look this over and see if it poses any conflict with the work I do for you." We assumed we could get the matter settled within the week, but we were very wrong.

By Celeste Headlee

Business

Tempted To Dial Your Ex? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself First

Thinking of ringing up your ex during these uncertain times? Maybe you want an excuse to contact your ex, or maybe you genuinely feel the need to connect with someone on an emotional level. As a matchmaker and relationship expert, I was surprised at the start of the coronavirus quarantine when friends were telling me that they were contacting their exes! But as social distancing has grown to be more than a short-term situation, we must avoid seeking short-term solutions—and resist the urge to di

By Susan Trombetti

Career

Communicating with Employees Will Be Key for Successful Remote Work Post-COVID

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies were resistant to implementing remote work for a variety of reasons such as concerns about technology and infrastructure, a lack of trust that employees would get their jobs done, the longstanding (and understandable) bias in favor of face-to-face interactions, or some combination of these factors. However, not only has the COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to switch to remote work despite their reservations, it's clear at this point that it's g

By Dr. Rebecca Weintraub

Career

Introverted Women Can Be Powerful Leaders

I've always been an introvert and a woman—two traits which aren't exactly relished by the business world. Yet I am also a long-time leader in my organiziaton. I am, therefore, writing this to argue in favor of the introverts and women out there and to help anyone become a better leader. It's as simple as this: communication.

By Jessica Higgins