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Sometimes a Letter is the Best Way to Communicate – 10 Tips to Write a Good One

Ron Edmondson

Writing a letter is sometimes the best way to communicate effectively. When I was doing professional counseling with people who were experiencing difficulty in a relationship, I often encouraged them to practice the art of letter writing. A letter is harder to dismiss than a verbal conversation. This is letter writing.

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Three Ways to Lose Your Audience

Next Level Blog

In an age when practically everyone has a source of endless distractions (the smart phone) at their fingertips, it’s easier than ever to lose your audience in two minutes or less. I’ve seen a lot of presenters do exactly that. You probably have your own list of things presenters do that cause you to check out.

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How To Write An Impactful Nonprofit Annual Report

Eric Jacobson

To share your mission with a wide audience. Who will write the Executive Director letter? Where will we tell our key messages in different ways (Executive Director letter, photo captions, etc.)? To recognize important people (volunteers, donors, major funders, partners). Is our donor list accurate and up-to-date?

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Leadership—Unwrapped and Unadorned

Lead Change Blog

A customer repeatedly wrote a complaining letter after each of Southwest’s flights. The final straw came when she wrote a letter complaining the flight attendant was not serious enough during the safety briefing. The audience was so stunned there was a long silence as she waited for the first question. “Dear Ms.

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10 Tips on Writing a Good Letter…When a Letter is the Best Way to Communicate

Ron Edmondson

I want to encourage you to write a letter today (if needed). Writing a letter is sometimes the best way to communicate effectively. When I was doing professional counseling with people who were experiencing difficulty in a relationship I often encouraged them to practice the art of letter writing. This is letter writing.

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10 Tips on Writing a Good Letter…When a Letter is the Best Way to Communicate

Ron Edmondson

Writing a letter is sometimes the best way to communicate effectively. When I was doing professional counseling with people who were experiencing difficulty in a relationship, I often encouraged them to practice the art of letter writing. A letter is harder to dismiss than a verbal conversation. This is letter writing.

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A Leadership Trait that Saved America

N2Growth Blog

After finishing his prepared words, he turned to a letter from a member of Congress and began to read to the skeptical crowd. The audience was frozen as the great general fought to will words from the writing. With the dream of independence weighing in the balance, he called for faith in his word to deliver Congressional support.