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Writing is a powerful tool that can open doors to new opportunities, help you express ideas clearly, and connect with others effectively. Whether you are a student, professional, or hobbyist, improving your writing proficiency can make a significant difference in how your message is received. This article will guide you through practical tips and strategies to enhance your writing skills instantly, helping you communicate with confidence and clarity. How to Improve Writing Pr

This summer, YouthToday published a 25-year study on empathy in adolescents. The study tracked how empathy develops in kids through family relationships and is practiced with friends at school and elsewhere. The authors note the importance of empathy in everything from creating successful relationships to managing conflict and even reducing violent crime. At work, empathy matters too—and everybody's noticing. In a study of 1,000 employees, most said they thought empathy bet

When I first started teaching, I would try to do everything : I'd be the one to talk, to model thinking something through, to explain, to raise questions, to answer them. But the trouble with this was, I later realized: If I was doing everything, what were my students doing? If I was the one asking questions, how was I letting them build curiosity and inquiry? If I was the one answering questions, what opportunities were they getting to analyze and explain? Many a responsible

Let’s be honest: Most people don’t get excited about policies and procedures. They're often seen as something you have to create: compliance documents written for regulators, not real humans. They sit in a binder or a shared drive, rarely opened unless something goes wrong. But here’s the truth: Strong policies and clear procedures can do more than meet legal requirements. They can build trust, boost confidence, and help your team do great work. When P&Ps Fall Short Most org

If you’re a small business owner, coach, or entrepreneur, your ability to communicate strategically  can be the difference between...

(Downloadable Handout Included) by Erin Lebacqz If you teach in a high...

Did you know your writing and communication affect your relationships? We're used to thinking about this in our personal lives, but what...

Get Concise | Get Confident | Get Strategic If you’re not note-taking or journaling, or getting creative for fun, you’re not writing...

I recently heard an adult learner in one of my classes describe having to write work emails for the first time. He didn’t exactly feel...

by Erin Lebacqz One of the top questions I hear in live business writing classes is this: "How can I spend less time reading and...