Effective Communication at Work: Speaking and Writing Well in the Modern Workplace

by Vicki McLeod

Develop effective communication skills for the office—in-person and online

In the digital age, as workers increasingly go remote, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is—now more than ever—a highly desirable skill. Whether you talk, text, or email, Effective Communication at Work has everything you need to help boost your workplace performance and productivity.

From honing listening to polishing speaking and writing skills, this essential guide delivers simple, powerful strategies and timely tips that can help you increase the impact of your business communication and correspondence both online and offline. Learn how to build stronger relationships and advance your career by mastering the art of effective communication.

Effective Communication at Work

Expert advice—Get the latest tips for working and communicating in the digital world.Clarity is king—Discover a variety of effective communication styles and formats, including writing and speaking, with simplicity and accuracy.Cultivating relationships—Learn best practices for becoming a better human while working with others in an office environment, including mindfulness, empathy, diversity, and self-awareness.Gain a competitive edge by harnessing the power of effective communication.

Genres: Communication, Nonfiction

168 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 2, 2020

About the author

Vicki McLeod is the author of #Untrending: A Field Guide to Social Media That Matters, How to Post, Tweet, and Like Your Way to a More Meaningful Life (First Choice 2016) Her second book Digital Legacy Plan: A guide to the personal and practical elements of your digital life before you die, co-authored with Angela Crocker, will be released in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia by Self-Council Press in March 2019. Vicki writes a biweekly newspaper column that is a commentary on the intersection of analog and digital, exploring what it means to be human in a technical world. Vicki is an active blogger and an advocate for everyday happiness, mindfulness, and living a passionate and engaged life. In 2018 Vicki was accepted into The Writing Studio at Simon Fraser University where she workshopped her memoir, Ruby Tuesday. Ruby Tuesday chronicles Vicki’s coming of age in the 1960’s, a dark passage marked by a devastating betrayal and loss of innocence.

Reviews

[Bosco Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vicki is the modern day Communication Whisperer to the Corporate and Business Enterprise utility. Her elegance in writing and meaningful approach to the current climate of the current workplace makes her an employment trend futurist. This is a must read for any organization or business that wants to create a strong culture based ecosystem. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone in the business, corporate leadership and communications arena.

[Bradfor Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid information

This book will give the reader a solid reference to communicate whether it be written or oral. I did not mind the book and felt that it reinforced ideas and concepts I have learned throughout life. I would suggest that before you read this book you get a copy of Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People. Mr. Carnegie brought a lot of the ideas found in this book out in the 1930's and most authors are just rehashing his book in their own words.

[Tara Brabazon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a surprisingly fabulous book. Professional communication is so important but is - too often - discussed in banal and predictable ways.

This book is clear and concise. Always useful in a communication book! But there is great attention to building teams, resolving conflict, and building with - and for - diversity.

Excellent book. Well written. A pleasure to read.

[Christopher Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book opened my eyes in how to improve my communication skills verbally and orally. It is eye opening for one to be more mindful in becoming an active listener. I encourage anyone to buy this book or rent it to improve their communication skills in and out of work.