Take your time. In the pursuit of saying more with less, I’ll admit—not every big idea can be reduced to a snappy soundbite. Sometimes there really is a lot to say. Still, there are better options than trying...
Quick readTake your time. In the pursuit of saying more with less, I’ll admit—not every big idea can be reduced to a snappy soundbite...
Learn moreCognitive biases are powerful mental distortions that affect the way we think and behave. They are so powerful that they can lead people to act against their own best interests. If you understand them, you can...
2 minute readCognitive biases are powerful mental distortions that affect the way we think and behave. They are so powerful that they can lead...
Learn moreHere’s an important piece of digital communication that you’ve probably never read: Few of us pay attention to stuff like this. And not because it doesn’t contain important information. It does. You’ve probably never...
5 minute readHere’s an important piece of digital communication that you’ve probably never read: Few of us pay attention to stuff like...
Keep readingA well-placed stat will add weight to your writing—particularly when it’s referenced with a credible source. When working with numbers, all care must be taken to not misinterpret or over-simplify the data. There are therefore good reasons...
2 minute readA well-placed stat will add weight to your writing—particularly when it’s referenced with a credible source. When working with numbers, all care must...
Find out moreBolding the odd word or phrase can help skim readers catch key ideas you don’t want them to miss. It’s also great for SEO. But in order to preserve impact, use bold words sparingly. It’s tempting to...
Quick readBolding the odd word or phrase can help skim readers catch key ideas you don’t want them to miss. It’s also great for...
Find out moreThe curse of knowledge is a cognitive bias that leads us to overestimate the knowledge of our audience. If you allow this curse to infect your writing, you may unwittingly leave supporters feeling confused an alienated. To...
2 minute readThe curse of knowledge is a cognitive bias that leads us to overestimate the knowledge of our audience. If you allow this curse...
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