For anyone setting new year resolutions, it might be time to rethink how you approach the new year. Below is a new philosophy I learned by observing others. I recently read a Facebook comment. It was under a story about 2018 new year resolutions and goals. The person wrote, “I’d rather float where the current [...]
First, let's define both words in effective communication. Effective means, “successful in producing a desired or intended result.” So right off the bat, we see effective implies that we are trying to achieve something. We want something to happen. We want someone to do something. Communication means, “exchanging information or news.” --- What is Effective [...]
How to stop using business jargon Jargon is one of the most prevalent problems in corporate America and small businesses. It leaves employees and customers confused. Jargon limits people's understanding of whatever topic is being discussed. When someone uses jargon, their message is not precise. What is business jargon? Business jargon is when someone uses [...]
We developed a process that gives you a structured way to think about messages, and our process gives your structured communication. Our process is extremely easy. You can signup to get our free worksheet to create a structured message below or at Points On Paper. Below are detailed directions. The first step is answering three questions and then [...]
Communicate like an Introvert: 4 Traits that Create Better Communication Introverts have characteristics that can make them a great communicator. When we think of introverts, we usually think of someone who is reserved, quiet and aloof in thought. These are the exact traits that can make you good at communication, especially in a one-on-one [...]
The Purpose of Communication The purpose of communication is to be useful by sharing important information that can help someone else. Communication is a vehicle that carries key information needed so we can make better decisions and understand how to personally or professionally become better and what dangers exist in our environment. I’ve been a [...]
“This is how I want to behave. This is how I want to be that demonstrates my values. Values are what we do.” My son moved in with me in August of 2016. He’s been making good grades and has started making good friends at his new school. However, the last six weeks his grades [...]
This post covers the steps Points on Paper takes to create key messages for our clients seeking key message development in Dallas. To get the most out of this guide, you should download our worksheet.Our worksheet has all the steps listed below on one piece of paper. [...]
Points on Paper helps you find clarity and a set of key messages, which are the most important statements needed to move your audience. To learn how to make Key Messages, here are seven steps you can take now to express your idea clearly. We infuse guided brainstorm technology that we created with scientifically proven [...]
Many of us struggle when writing key messages for our audience or customers. Many times, we’re not confident in what we created and our audience and customers misunderstand us. You can learn how to make Key Messages with our blog post that teaches you seven steps to express your idea clearly. Traditionally we’ve written [...]
