Month: December 2017

5 Communication Tips That Can Make You a More Effective Leader

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Behind every great leader is a set of great communication skills. No matter what field you are in, it is important to have the ability to communicate effectively. Further, without effectively connecting with a group and inspiring their actions, it is nearly impossible for someone to lead them. A leader with poor communication skills may have trouble maximizing the organization’s success. To avoid this obstacle, here are some of the top communication skills that can make you an effective leader. … Continue reading5 Communication Tips That Can Make You a More Effective Leader

New-age Communication: Tips on Professional Instagram Branding

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With regard to communication, we are living in an ever-changing atmosphere. There is more access to free and easy tools to establish and enhance the presence of your brand than ever been before, but with this accessibility comes the biggest challenge yet: captivating your audience. Because of the surplus of information constantly aiming for the attention of mobile phone users, more than ever, marketers must fight for a spot in consumers’ minds. Marketers must consider how quickly one switches from stimulant to stimulant, so the battle is not only in grabbing consumers’ attentions, but also remaining in the their minds once they scroll onto the next post. … Continue readingNew-age Communication: Tips on Professional Instagram Branding

How to Succeed with Short-Termed Library and Archival Fellowship Grants

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On November 9 in the Class of ‘41 Studio, Dr. Susannah Ashton, the Chair of the English Department and professor of American Literature, led a presentation on how to improve your chances of receiving archival research fellowship grants. The audience included members of the Clemson faculty who are currently working on their own archival research projects and are aiming to learn about different opportunities to increase their probabilities of receiving a grant. … Continue readingHow to Succeed with Short-Termed Library and Archival Fellowship Grants