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Don't Anesthetize Your Colleagues with Bad Writing

Harvard Business Review

It seems obvious that you shouldn't put your audience to sleep, doesn't it? It should also be obvious to people who deliver dull presentations or talk in circles at dinner parties — but consider how many boring speakers you've had to endure. The most engaging communicators avoid trite expressions, whether in conversation or in writing.

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Every Fast-Growing Company Has to Combat Overload

Harvard Business Review

He’s no longer thinking about serving and delighting his audience (customers). He’s just trying to manage the chaos and avoid catastrophe. When they confront overload, managers often react in ways that put distance between themselves and the front line. His mission has changed. Things fall through the cracks.

Company 10