- The English language is constantly evolving. Traditional grammatical rules are always being bent and broken, and so are effective methods of communication. Writing will always be an act of pretense and craftsmanship.
- How you articulate your words and ideas when writing is everything in effective prose communication. The writer should consider the readers perspective in regards to what they want to accomplish with their writing. The way in which you write affects the way the information is absorbed by the reader.
- To be an effective business writer requires clear, concise, and direct active voice free of vague unnecessary prose or filler words.
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— Oscar Wilde.
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Forest Haven
Nestled off Route 198 in Laurel Maryland is an abandoned asylum with a diabolical past. Join Ryan Record as he takes you through the dark ages psychiatric medicine at Forest Haven. This short yet enthralling audio documentary is guaranteed to make your skin crawl. Find it on SoundCloud!
Stick Your Hand in that Hole
“Stick Your Hand in that Hole” is a compendium for the ages. A tall tale of a father and son who go out for a day of noodling on the Chattahoochee River, only to find they are in for more than they bargained for. Catch this cult classic hit song on SoundCloud!
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Ryan Record’s considerably terrible, very dreadful and god awful power point presentation about Persuasion
Three Keys to Social Media Success in Business Communication
1. A business that uses social media will be able to connect with people who also use social media. This exposure allows for the business to communicate and participate with a wider audience.
2. Eventually, this increased exposure will humanize the business and make it seem more trustworthy. This trust leads to valuable connections and a greater sense of satisfaction. It will also allow for the business to manage its reputation and expectations by engaging directly with social media users.
3. The influence a business garners from communication on social media will also attribute to how well the business can promote itself. Promotion is key to success in business.
My Takeaways from TEDx: The Three Most Important Communicational Psychological Principles Applied to Business Writing
- Managing/matching your own and other’s expectations responsibly. “Do what you said you’d do” to avoid surprises and/or misunderstandings.
- Repeated genuine, successful, and smooth interactions in writing build trust and evoke good feelings for the reader.
- What you say and how you say it effects how your audience will understand your message.
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