Effective messaging is just as much about language as it is about imagery. Words supplement images and add to the story which the pictures are telling. On their own, they can be just as impactful – painting a vivid portrait in the minds of those who hear the message that elicits the messenger’s intended response. […]
Baptism by fire: the quick & dirty path to becoming “a subject-matter expert” on just about anything
So you just found out that you’ll be working with a client (or clients) in an industry with which you have little to no familiarity. Part of this new job is to become an expert on a whole host of issues specific to this industry, but otherwise unknown to the general public, and FAST. But […]
My name is Patricia and I suffer from self-enhancement bias. Until recently, I didn’t know there was an official term for what I otherwise called perfectionism…
Let me tell you a secret: I am a workaholic. I tend to become so focused on (and controlling of) my work that I fail to realize there is a whole other world out there. I assumed that good leaders set good examples by making the office and their careers high priorities. The reality is […]
I have always taken great pride in my work, specifically in my ability to write and present on a topic or issue in a succinct, informed, and interesting manner. The downside to taking such pride and ownership in what I do, is that is has led me more than once to obsess over my final […]