"Be the Message and Communicate in Any Medium" is adapted from Helena's June Communication Culture Column for The Afro News. When we prepare to communicate with others, we now have a lot of choices on the “medium.” Is it going to be a pen and paper, a text, a phone call, an email, a public … [Read more...]
How to Spot Difficult People in Conversations, and What to Do About Them
Difficult people have always been a part of our circles of business or in venues meant to encourage connection through social conversation. Learning to spot and then neutralize that difficult person who'll block your goal is helpful for the confident or novice conversationalist alike. … [Read more...]
Message in the Manicure
Influence being what it is, I was not surprised to find myself at the manicurist, even after denying it as an 'artist date' in my previous blog entry. And, being an observer by nature and profession, I found the need to record the experience, then and now, too hypnotic to resist. Be aware! What you … [Read more...]
Blog for Brilliance – another way to experience people
A testimonial came to me this week in email. Soon, hard copy evidence of my contribution as a business communication instructor for new entrepreneurs of all ages at this university will arrive. I believe commendation or consolation received in 'real' copy still rocks the soul. Don't you? The … [Read more...]
Article Content Research Creates Quality Life and Work Balance for Writer
Article marketing in this communication strategy laden world is a hot way to put across expert advice and key messages, especially online. It thrives on its own and is fertilized further via social media and the social proofs writers capture in comments and testimonials. It occupies a critical page … [Read more...]