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Category: Communications

why credibility matters

Why credibility matters: building trust with audiences

On September 4, 2025December 16, 2025 By mattroyseIn AI, Career, Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Social Media

Explore why credibility matters in communication and its significant impact on trust in a professional setting today.

Effective Communication

Master effective communication with 7 key elements

On September 3, 2025December 27, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Self Improvement3 Comments

Explore the game of telephone to understand the nuances of effective communication and learn from miscommunication challenges.

Famous Writers Advice

10 writing tips from famous authors

On August 19, 2025March 28, 2026 By mattroyseIn Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Self Improvement2 Comments

You can learn a lot from great writers by studying how they wrote. Famous authors advice can inspire you to become a great writer.

Better Writer

3 of the best tips to help you become a better writer

On June 26, 2025December 27, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

There is no magic to writing, but there are some simple yet powerful tips to help you become a better writer today.

This template will help write an amazing LinkedIn Recommendation

Your ultimate LinkedIn recommendation template

On June 21, 2025December 27, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Personal Branding, Productivity, Social Media, Social Selling

Writing a LinkedIn recommendation does not have to be hard. Use this template to easily create personalized recommendations.

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10 essential growth mindset books for personal development

On June 19, 2025March 28, 2026 By mattroyseIn AI, Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

Unlock your potential with growth mindset books that transform your abilities and enhance resilience in a demanding world.

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Top 10 career books for professional growth

On June 12, 2025December 9, 2025 By mattroyseIn AI, Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

Unlock your potential with career books that provide strategies for navigating today's evolving professional landscape.

Major Decision

10 key questions for major life decisions

On June 10, 2025December 27, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement1 Comment

Facing a major decision? Discover key questions to ask yourself for clarity and confidence in your life choices.

AI tips beginners

5 essential AI tips for beginners in 2026

On May 29, 2025December 9, 2025 By mattroyseIn AI, Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO, Social Media2 Comments

Unlock the potential of AI with these essential AI tips for beginners. Transform how you think and create with AI tools.

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AI do’s and don’ts: maximizing your assistant’s potential

On May 27, 2025December 27, 2025 By mattroyseIn AI, Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement2 Comments

Master the do's and don'ts of AI to enhance your experience with AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT effectively.

Build Personal Brand

5 essential steps to build your personal brand

On May 22, 2025December 27, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement2 Comments

Learn how to build personal brand by marketing yourself effectively in professional and social situations.

Master ChatGPT

5 key lessons to master ChatGPT for better AI results

On May 21, 2025March 1, 2026 By mattroyseIn AI, Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement1 Comment

Unlock the secrets to master ChatGPT with these five essential lessons for effective prompts and stunning AI results.

Writing Skills

10 essential tips to improve your writing skills

On May 12, 2025October 22, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

Unlock your potential by improving your writing skills. Daily practice is key to mastering clear and effective communication.

Best Personal branding books to read

10 personal branding books to elevate your career

On May 11, 2025May 13, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Explore the top personal branding books to help you create and manage a memorable personal brand in the digital age.

Successful Career

5 signs of a successful career you must know

On May 10, 2025December 26, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Explore what a successful career means to you and learn how to define your unique career path for fulfillment.

Successful people do these things

10 things successful people do every day

On May 9, 2025March 28, 2026 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Digital Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement1 Comment

Learn what sets successful people apart. Explore 10 daily practices that foster discipline and persistence in their lives.

Improve Communication Skills

10 simple tips to boost your communication skills

On April 8, 2025December 9, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

We are judged by how well we communicate our ideas in our personal and professional lives. This is how to improve your communication skills.

Lesser-known Digital Marketing Tools to know

15 of the lesser-known digital marketing tools

On March 30, 2025May 11, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding

These tools that you may not be aware of can help you with your digital marketing efforts.

Best image websites for free high-quality photos

8 of the best image websites for free high-quality photos

On March 29, 2025July 20, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, SEO, Social Media

These image websites provide free and high-quality photos that utilize the creative commons zero license so no attributions are needed.

How to Get Your SME Knowledge and Expertise on Paper

How to extract SME expertise for effective content

On March 26, 2025December 8, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Productivity1 Comment

Your subject matter experts (SMEs) knowledge and expertise need to be written on paper to produce great content. Here are 3 tips to help you.

Laid Off Job

10 tips for job seekers to find a job after getting laid off

On March 26, 2025October 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement1 Comment

Navigating a laid off job can be tough. Discover how to reassess your career and find new opportunities after a layoff.

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Revitalize your old content for better SEO

On March 24, 2025January 20, 2026 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Marketing1 Comment

Learn why and how to update older content. Find how to revitalize your content with this complete guide to updating old content.

Best leadership books to read

10 of the best leadership books to boost your skills

On March 21, 2025November 25, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

Discover the best leadership books to inspire growth and improve your leadership skills with insightful reading.

The right way to Google yourself

The right way to Google yourself

On March 14, 2025December 9, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement1 Comment

Discover how you should Google yourself correctly. These 3 tips will help you.

Effective Presentation

How to captivate your audience with an effective presentation

On March 4, 2025July 21, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding

Master the art of public speaking with our tips for an effective presentation that captivates and engages your audience.

best number for your blog article headline

This is the best number for a blog article headline

On February 28, 2025January 20, 2026 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Marketing, SEO

Discover what number is ideal to include in the headline or title of your blog post article.

Article Titles

Craft compelling article titles: 7 tips for writing success

On February 17, 2025September 3, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Unlock the power of effective article titles. Spend time crafting headlines that boost your content's success and reach.

Writing lessons from Hollywood

Writing lessons you can steal from Hollywood

On January 5, 2025March 1, 2026 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

You can steal a lot from Hollywood and become a better writer. Here are essential writing lessons you can steal from them.

improve writing

This one little thing can improve your writing

On December 17, 2024January 20, 2026 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Find out how to improve your writing with this one thing. Hint: your subheads are an overlooked yet critical part of great writing.

Curse of Knowledge

This is how to avoid the curse of knowledge

On November 19, 2024February 18, 2026 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

We assume that people know what we know (hint: they don’t). Learn what the curse of knowledge is and how to avoid it.

LinkedIn Profile Photo

LinkedIn profile photo: should it be formal or casual?

On November 10, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

That’s the debate. A LinkedIn post is questioning traditional norms about headshots. Should your LinkedIn profile be formal or casual?

writing short clear

This is how to keep your writing short and clear

On November 5, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

You can’t write short and clear unless your mind is ready. Discover how to keep your writing short and clear, improving its readability.

readability content

This is why and how to improve the readability of your content

On October 29, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Your blog post or article will get more reads and will be shared more on social media when you improve the readability of your content.

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Master clear communication to ensure messages are understood

On October 15, 2024September 3, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Ensure your messages understood by simplifying communication and avoiding jargon. Effective communication leads to success.

effective presentation

5 key elements of an effective presentation

On October 1, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Great presentations inspire audiences to act. Discover the key elements of an effective presentation and how you can add them to your talk.

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