Scrolling is one of life’s daily activities. We spend approximately 17 hours every week, or a whopping 864 hours each year, scrolling through apps. In contrast, Americans share fewer than three hours in a given week with friends. It’s easy to go straight to social media as a prime communications…
As you begin your day, what’s the first thing that comes into your mind? Is it the same thing every day, or are your thoughts random? Maybe it’s a little of both. Now, what comes to mind when you think about your work? First word. Say it out loud. Maybe…
I did a deep dive into the most popular social media topics over the past couple of weeks. By “deep dive,” I mean a 40-second online search. (Hey, I’m all for quantifying… and full disclosure.) Turns out that old is the new “new.” Influencers label this phenomenon “revitalized.” Recent and…
“The Big Game?” A college football rivalry championship? The high-stakes TV poker tournament? An Esports worldwide battle? Your professional life. Having a meaningful occupation is not a game. It’s work. Most people will have three career changes over their lifetime, with an average of 10 to 12 different jobs. The…
Your post received 140,847 impressions. Your views are up 800 percent this week, according to the analytics. Wow, you say to yourself. My team is crushing it! Why the sudden jump? You’ve been hard at work. Crafting innovative articles. Driving contemporary thought. Encouraging achievement. And… You published a photo of…
The words “Breaking News” are utilized thousands of times each day. From news media big guns like the BBC and the Associated Press to Fortune 100 companies to small online start-ups and nonprofits, everyone wants to get noticed. Headlines may sometimes be misleading or sensationalized. They may also be acutely…
How many emails, online newsletters, and physical forms of written communication have you tossed straight in the trash today? Yep. That’s what I thought. Not pertinent, uninviting, or too much to read. Does that sound about right? So many of us commit these same crimes in our own writing. Hours…
Impeccable. A single word sentence. Absolutely. Brilliant. As I’m often reminded, “No, is a complete sentence!” Many times, people think of these sorts of words in terms of headlines. A recent edition of Time Magazine featured a photo of a prominent athlete with one word emblazed on the cover. Unstoppable….
Rizz! Oxford University Press has announced its 2023 Word Of The Year. According to the Oxford Dictionary, rizz is a “colloquial noun, defined as “style, charm, or attractiveness…” It’s derived from the word charisma. The London-based publisher actually put it to a public vote among three additional finalists. “It speaks…
A Formula 1 car integrates approximately 14,500 parts before it is driven out onto the track. Oftentimes, you’ll hear drivers refer to these parts as bits. Each is carefully designed, built, and tested. According to motorsport.com, cars are required to, “run certain ‘standard’ parts and ‘prescribed’ parts…” However, there are…