In my last post, I mentioned how important it was to get commas and full stops in the right place, and I promised this time I’d mention some common errors with commas. Here’s something that I call the ‘Comma splice’. I hope you find [...]
One of the most common challenges in business writing today is getting the comma and full stop in the right place. Yes, it’s as simple as that! I see so many commas where there should really be full-stops. The thing is, when you put a [...]
Use active voice, says Mr Lee Kwan Yew I was very interested to read Lee Kwan Yew’s eulogy to his late wife Madam Kwa Geok Choo. In it, he said, “Over the years, she influenced my writing style. Now, I write in short sentences, in [...]
When you manage your personal branding, people will remember you and associate you with the brand values you wish to convey. If you don't manage your brand, others will! Secret # 1: Define your brand Your brand is what people say you are. Do you [...]
Building great working relationships is key to your success and happiness in the workplace by Shirley Taylor and Alison Lester Your effectiveness at work will largely depend on how much people want to interact and connect with you. The route to professional effectiveness is not [...]
