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Taking Action and Persevering
[LEADERSHIP] You have something in mind ... an idea that might be a great asset to the organization or the world in general. Maybe it's something simple [...]
Secrets to Save Ink & Paper When Printing
[DESKTOP] Recently a colleague asked me to review a document and handed me 34 sheets of paper. And… most pages had large, colorful images or [...]
It’s not “If”, it’s “When”
[COMMUNICATE] We all want to be positive, right? Especially in this time of high, prolonged stress. So the little things matter. One of the positive shifts [...]
Create Screen Recordings with Loom.com
[VIDEO] I was helping a colleague update his website and I wanted to show him what I had done ... so that later he could [...]
Timely Communications
[LEADERSHIP] When you communicate makes a difference, right? Communicating within a work situation is not just about keeping people informed. It's really a cornerstone of trust. The better [...]
VIDEO: Adding Video Clips and Moving Images
[WEBINAR] Using PPT and Google Slides, discover how to create a short, snappy promotional video that you can put on your website, post in social [...]
Creative Use of Words to Increase Understanding
[COMMUNICATE] Do you know the difference between metaphors, analogies and similes? I didn't! And when I looked up the differences, I found that they are relatively [...]
Where Did the Vertical Ruler Go?
[WORD] I was working in a Word document, trying to adjust the margins so that all of the content would fit on one page. All of [...]
Build Trust by Respecting Others’ Ideas
[COMMUNICATE] What would you think if someone said that "trust" is one of the basic tenets for effective communication? Would you agree? When we create an [...]
“Make it Easier for You”
[COMMUNICATE] Let's say you are talking to a patron or a student ... helping them in some learning situation. You want them to cooperate, and be [...]
Communication is a Shared Responsibility
[LEADERSHIP] Effective communication is a shared responsibility. Whether you're a sender of information or the recipient of the news, there is an obligation on both sides. [...]
Rehearse Your Presentation with Speaker Coach
[PPT] I was getting ready to present to a group of colleagues. Of course, I wanted to rehearse with my PowerPoint a few times to [...]
CANVA: Taking Designs to the Next Level (Part 3)
[WEBINAR] In this webinar we’ll look at several new (and tried and true) features in Canva to up-level your creations. Use Background Text Effects to make sure [...]
Ways to Give a Virtual Hug
[COMMUNICATE] I was struck by a documentary on TV that I happened to stumble upon. It was the personal story of a young, dedicated teacher who [...]
Think Inclusively
[LEADERSHIP] It's easy to feel left out at times. And yet it's hard to remember to think inclusively. However, if you do develop this skill, it makes [...]
What’s the Difference Between a Story and a Post on Facebook and Instagram?
[SOCAIL MEDIA] The social media landscape is always changing. There are constantly new ways to post, share and reach your followers through many different platforms. And [...]
Does This Work for You?
[COMMUNICATE] You're working on a project or a document with someone else. They've written up a draft and you're reviewing it. Here's your chance to build [...]
Two-Way Communication
[LEADERSHIP] If someone speaks and no one listens, has communication taken place? If someone writes a memo, and no one reads it, has communication occurred? While [...]
Create a “Brand Kit” in Canva
[WEB TOOL] Well, how about that, it was there all along! Right in front of my eyes in Canva ... their Brand Kit feature. All this [...]
The misuse of “good”
[COMMUNICATE] "You did good!" "He did good on that test." "I can see pretty good." Have you heard, or said, sentences like this? Have you misused [...]
Leading with Mutual Respect
[LEADERSHIP] Do you know how important mutual respect is? It is the foundation for effective communication and leadership. How do you expect someone to actually listen [...]
Set Custom Tabs in Word
[WORD / G-Docs] I was proofing a document for a colleague and noticed that the formatting was wonky. She had used the space bar to [...]
PINTEREST: Drive Traffic to Website
[WEBINAR] If you don’t have a Pinterest account at work, you’re missing a HUGE opportunity to get your message out, increase your user involvement and [...]
Switch out “I” with “You”
[COMMUNICATE] Whenever you have an idea you want to share it is natural to start out the conversation with the word "I". But there's a better way! Especially [...]