Inklings: Week of 1/18/2013
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January 18, 2013
Our weekly update of bits of brilliance from around the web:Management is still not leadership- What’s the difference between leadership and management? Good question!Why writing with our hands is still important- Writing by hand stimulates different brain cells than typing, allowing you to focus more completely on what you’re writing. Students learn more effectively when they have to physically form letters – should we be encouraging more handwritten drafts?Sitting is the smoking of our generation- We may steal this idea and have our weekly team meeting while walking around Oakland.Cover letter goes viral- Just goes to show the importance of knowing your audience and taking appropriate risks. And judging by how quickly this has gone viral, this young man certainly understands his audience.Women need to realize work isn’t school- We agree with the advice in this article!Don’t be the pointy haired boss- A great post about business jargon and how to find ways to write that ensure both you and your audience understand what is being said.Employee engagement is costing you- A recent study found only 29% of respondents to be fully engaged. Stay tuned for more information on employee engagement in Brilliant Ink’s Employee Experience Research!