Because in every field–and especially in technical fields–you will stand out most if you are both competent in your field and credible in your communications. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Engineering, students can add a Technical Communications Certificate to their degree. While I was at Wisconsin I cheerfully completed the Technical Communication Program […]
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Here’s a re-post of something I put up at my other blog. There’s no link back, just a re-post. Call this moving content from the old to the new. As I got only minor comments on this last time I posted it, I’ll hide it behind the fold so if you really want to read
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Want to improve yourself, your work, your family? Stop focusing your limited improvement time on your weaknesses. Spend the bulk of that time on your strengths. If you don’t know what your strengths are, you should find out. And, finding out has never been cheaper. For less than the price of a movie ticket (and
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Seth Godin lays down a challenge: Can you organize 1,000 people committed to your cause, product, or interest? If you could, imagine what you could do. If you couldn’t name 100 let alone 1,000 people, don’t fear. Start small. Besides, not all change requires 1,000. If you own a business in a competitive market, 1,000
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Welcome to Engine-For-Change.com, my new weblog and site for all things related to helping you drive the personal, community or workplace change you want. In the coming days, weeks, months, years (eek!) I’ll tell you stories, share thoughts and insights, and–I hope–keep you coming back to read more. Welcome to all my old friends and
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