Marie G-GFeb 74 minHow Not to Pander During Black History Month*But this is the time when companies have no right to celebrate Black history and culture unless they are walking their talk every day.
Marie G-GJan 69 minEight ways to root out sexism from your writing I’ve been advocating for nonsexist language in writing ever since I discovered feminism in college. And every Christmas, I’m reminded yet ag
Marie G-GDec 8, 20209 minEight Steps Toward Building a Kinder WorkplaceIf you want to create a kind workplace, you must not have any leaders who are assholes.
Marie G-GSep 23, 20203 minFour Most Common Capitalization Blunders, from the Cap ConstableI am ever on the lookout for excess, unnecessary capitalization.
Marie G-GJul 15, 20203 minHow to Eliminate Redundancies and Keep Your Readers EngagedIt takes time to be concise and cut the fat and repetition out of your writing.
Marie G-GJul 1, 20209 minEight Signs You Might Be Working in a Toxic WorkplaceIf you feel shaken by the way someone reacts, especially when you are trying to help, you are in a toxic environment.
Marie G-GJun 23, 20204 minThe Apostrophe Problem, Pride and BLM VersionUsing apostrophes correctly is one easy way to boost your writing. It’s not that hard to learn the right way to use apostrophes.
Marie G-GApr 23, 20204 minHow One Employee Eliminated Bottled Water in the WorkplaceOne person has the power to improve the planet. Deborah asked one question in her workplace about why they were using so much bottled water.
Marie G-GMar 14, 20207 minFive Ways to Communicate Compassionately During a PandemicBe a leader who communicates authentically and compassionately during any type of crisis by following these guidelines.
Marie G-GNov 18, 20195 minTen Professional Writing Mistakes to avoidHere are ten of the most common writing mistakes, designed to be understood by non-English majors!
Marie G-GNov 8, 20192 minHow to avoid ticking off your clients: don't use their logos without permissionUnauthorized use of a client logo could get you in trouble with your client or even disqualify your proposal.
Marie G-GNov 5, 20193 minAvoid fines and embarrassment by respecting intellectual property When you use borrowed text in a document, you are claiming it as your own. Not only is this unethical, but it’s also illegal.
Marie G-GNov 3, 20193 minDon’t use that photo without permission! Avoid damaging your reputation and exposing yourself or your company to liability by understanding when it’s safe to use photos.
Marie G-GOct 30, 20192 minPermission to Be Strategically PolarizingI did not set out to polarize, but now I've been given permission to use that tactic strategically.
Marie G-GSep 17, 20195 minTen Ways to Be an Unleavable Leader No matter your leadership level, you have the power to create engagement and loyalty with your employees if you follow these ten steps.
Marie G-GJun 8, 20197 minTen Steps to Readable CommunicationsPeople are often unaware of the importance of readability. If our communications are not easily read and understood, though, we could los...