Don’t forget the salutation at the beginning of an e-mail. I see a lot of e-mails that start with the body of content.
When you greet someone properly, even online, you show respect for them and also solidify your polished brand.
Tip of the Day: Greetings
June 29th, 2010Credible Women’s Voices
June 15th, 2010I was interviewed today for an author series with the Women at the Top Network (WATT) talking about powerful communication. http://redladder.com/WATTmember/BookStore#communicatethat
The interviewer and owner of the WATT asked a question that a lot of women should ask themselves: What is the most common mistake professional women make when it comes to their communication and delivery?
The answer is two-fold. Body language issues and weak vocal behavior are two problems I see often. I’ll focus on vocal behavior because it’s more prevalent but less easy for a lot of women to uncover. Your vocal behavior is not only how you sound, but it’s also how you are received and perceived. I recommend you do some self-analysis and figure out if your vocal behavior is as strong as it could be. Some easy questions to address are any nasal quality or ultra-feminine sound. Both can read as less credible than you want.
E-mail me your questions: roshini@roshinimedia.com
Tip of the Day: The Um’s Don’t Have It
June 11th, 2010I was quite distracted recently when a colleague got up to share some important information but managed to say “um” every two to three words. I’m not even kidding.
When in doubt, close your mouth. Silence can be golden. Even a brief silence can give you valuable time to formulate your next thought or sentence.
Guest Blog: Maximize Your Business Journal
June 3rd, 2010Lee Tyree is the Business Development Manager for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. As this month’s Guest Blogger, he wants to show you how to treat it more than just a weekly newspaper. He wants you to find business and strategic connections by spending a little time getting to know your business journal.
We are the only local publication offered weekly in print with a digital edition. We’re continuously on the Web at www.mspbj.com, with e-mail alerts coming out regularly for various industries. Many times our editorial reporting is exclusive, and you can learn from the companies as they share their own “inside stories.” Check out the People Section for comprehensive lists of newsmakers. Our print Calendar lists networking events, seminars, and meetings. The Top 25 Lists rank more than 90 industries and include key information on each company for you to mine for contacts and check out your competition.
One of the favorite things I do is present the SmartReader Strategy Seminar. I teach individuals and groups how to approach and maximize this information within thirty minutes a week. The next time you pick up your Business Journal, I hope you see it for all that it offers.
You can contact Lee directly to find out about SmartReader Seminars and get any Business Journal questions answered: 612.288.2147 or leetyree@bizjournals.com. For Guest Blogger requests, Facebook message me at www.facebook.com/roshini.rajkumar.
Tip of the Day: No Apologies
June 1st, 2010Try to write your e-mails and converse without using words like “just” or starting sentences with phrases that seem to give a disclaimer to what will follow.
My rule for clients when I’m coaching: ”no apologies” or “no excuses.” Just communicate what you mean. The rest should follow.