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Category: Personal Development

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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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This is how to write compelling headlines that get views

On September 17, 2024January 20, 2026 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

There are five simple things to keep in mind when you write headlines. Discover what you can do to write compelling headlines that get views.

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3 essential questions to ask to grow your career

On August 20, 2024November 25, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

Thinking about your career development can go a long way. Discover what questions you should ask yourself to grow your career.

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7 steps to build a successful career

On August 6, 2024December 26, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Find out what steps you can take to advance your career. Discover what you should be doing today to build a successful career.

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10 qualities and characteristics of the best public speakers

On July 23, 2024December 8, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Discover what makes the best public speakers. Explore the essential skills that captivate and inspire any audience.

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Top 5 things most people want from their jobs

On May 21, 2024January 27, 2026 By mattroyseIn Career, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

What are the essential things that employees want from their employers? Find out what most people want from their jobs.

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Top 10 technical skills every marketer should learn

On April 9, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Which technical skills in marketing should you look to develop as a marketer? Find out what the top 10 technical skills you should possess.

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10 simple tips to ensure you communicate clear messages

On March 12, 2024February 18, 2026 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

Communicating clear messages is the secret sauce to success. Find out how to ensure your messages are clear, memorable, and impactful.

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This is what you should know about better public speaking

On January 30, 2024May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Find out how to express yourself in an engaging way when you give a presentation. Discover what you should know about better public speaking.

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10 little things you can do to become smarter in 2026

On January 16, 2024December 30, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of time to become smarter. You just need to ensure you have good daily habits.

Best TED Talks every marketer should watch

5 of the best TED Talks every marketer should watch today

On November 30, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement

Marketers should watch TED Talks because they feature brilliant thinkers. Become a better marketer by watching thought-provoking TED Talks.

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This is how to talk about yourself without bragging

On November 28, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

You can talk about yourself without bragging but showing your audience subtly that you are a success by giving credit to others.

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10 simple yet powerful ways to grow your career

On November 23, 2023December 26, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Find out how you can set and meet your career goals. You can successfully grow your career if you are consistent and committed every day.

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10 of the best blogging tools to generate blog post ideas

On November 22, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

To help you generate more ideas for your blog articles, here is a list of top 10 tools. Soon, you will have more ideas than I know what to do with.

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5 common digital marketing mistakes to avoid

On November 20, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

Avoid the common digital marketing mistakes to avoid and enhance your online presence with effective strategies.

How to win friends and influence others on social media

7 ways to win friends and influence others on social media

On November 16, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Communications, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, Social Media10 Comments

Here are some ways you can help your you and organization make more friends and influence others on social media.

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5 simple tips for improving your thought leadership content

On November 14, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

Thought leadership is a big part of your marketing strategy and improves alignment. Find out how to create better thought leadership content.

How to improve your LinkedIn SSI Score

How to improve your LinkedIn social selling index (SSI) score

On October 22, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, Social Media, Social Selling

Find out the five ways you can improve your LinkedIn Social Selling Index (SSI) score. Hint: all you need is 15 minutes a day to make this happen.

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What is the key to achieving great writing?

On September 19, 2023May 15, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Productivity, Self Improvement, SEO

Hint: It’s the easiest way to get over your writer’s block. Find out what the secret to great writing is all about.

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Become the CEO of your writing career

On August 9, 2023November 25, 2025 By mattroyseIn Career, Communications, Content Marketing, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Take control of your writing career by acting like its CEO. Discover five tips to shape your writing journey and legacy.

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Matthew Royse

I’m Matthew Royse, a marketer, strategist, and lifelong learner. With 20+ years of experience in demand gen, content, and digital marketing, I’ve helped brands grow smarter and faster. I’ve taught at Duke, led high-impact teams, and built campaigns that drive results. I use everything I’ve learned to help others fuel their minds and grow, one idea at a time.

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