communication
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Saying no to the boss: Why it's essential
Sometimes, it's impossible to push against powerful people. But employees often have resources to empower themselves that they may not recognize. By Shelley DuBois
Shelley DuBois, writer-reporter - Oct 19, 2012 10:41 AM ET -
How to respond to a devil in Prada
In a business environment filled with corporate PR crises and mudslinging, does it ever pay to take the gloves off when responding? And if so, how do you pull that off? By Harrison Monarth
Oct 17, 2012 12:59 PM ET -
How to handle hecklers
What to do when you're dealing with an audience member who wants to argue or pontificate.
By Bill Connor
FORTUNE -- Everything went according to plan. The CTO's presentation at the annual conference grabbed the audience's attention with a memorable storyline, visuals worthy of an Apple new product launch, and unmistakable "marching orders." She told them why they should care and what she wanted them to do.
But then came the question-and-answer MORE
Jul 24, 2012 11:33 AM ET -
How to bury the hatchet with an office enemy
You may have your doubts about whether making nice with a heated rival is realistic. Here a few ways to approach your adversary. By Denis Wilson
Jul 18, 2012 10:52 AM ET -
A communication expert's top executive speakers
Presentation expert Mary Civiello describes her ideal executive communicators.
FORTUNE – Mary Civiello is president of Civiello Communications Group, a media consultancy that works with top executives and others on their communications and presentation skills. (Full disclosure: She has advised some Fortune editors and writers.) She's the author, with Arlene Matthews, of Communications Counts: Business Presentations for Busy People. At Fortune's request, she reviewed presentations and speeches of our Fortune Fantasy MORE
Jul 13, 2012 10:43 AM ET -
Women and success: Where's the honesty?
There is no single sweeping solution that will help all women. And there's no reason there should be.
By Amanda Pouchot
FORTUNE -- It's a broken record at this point: the dearth of women on boards of tech companies (or on any boards for that matter); that less than 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women; that women make 77 cents to a man's dollar. Yes, we've heard. There are "Women's Issues" MORE
Jul 5, 2012 11:02 AM ET -
4 cardinal sins of work communication
With the variety of communication methods available, it's easy to grow frustrated by annoying associates or clueless clients. It's also easy to find yourself becoming a pest.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
FORTUNE -- Everybody knows a communications outlaw. Maybe it's the colleague who sends you three emails in the space of an hour, each with partially formed ideas about a project. Or the conference call host who lets the conversation ramble, MORE
Jun 19, 2012 10:53 AM ET -
Muslim, Western biz challenges: Plenty of common ground
Whether you are in Saudi Arabia or Chicago, executives and entrepreneurs face some of the same challenges when it comes to keeping audiences engaged. By Bill Connor
Jun 13, 2012 10:42 AM ET -
How to skirt public speaking disaster
Just about all of us -- even high-powered public figures -- get nervous in high-pressure public speaking situations. Here are a few pointers to avoid the worst. By Bill Connor
Apr 23, 2012 1:36 PM ET -
No, business writing doesn't need to stink
Put something in plain language and if the basic idea is fatuous, its stupidity has nowhere to hide. By Megan Hustad
Mar 30, 2012 10:25 AM ET
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Co-CEO Walter Robb says changes in the way we eat is broadening Whole Foods customer base. Play -
Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb says the secret behind the brands returns are quality and authenticity. Play -
Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb says companies that empower their employees to innovate move forward faster. Play -
Co-CEO Walter Robb says that Whole Foods' policy of limiting executive salaries to no more than 19-times the average employee, instills 'good faith' in the company. Play
