Joel Schwartzberg is a workplace communications coach, speechwriter, and bestselling author whose books include "Get to the Point!" and "The Language of Leadership," with articles published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Newsweek. He brings over two decades of senior communications and editorial leadership experience at organizations including the ASPCA, PBS, and Time Inc.
19 articles
"It's all in the pitch—and your first client is yourself"
The truth in advertising is that the field is so competitive, and open positions so few, that getting a gig in the modern ad business is as difficult as landing a major account. Even internships…
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Asking your boss for an official review may sound like asking for trouble, but it actually has a number of not-so-obvious advantages for both your peace of mind and your chances for promotion. The question…
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Media jobs are like fickle romantic partners. What seemed like a sure thing when you first started can suddenly go south, especially when budgets and staffs tighten. Like any relationship, you need to tend to…
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At first glance, a job posting may seem simple—there's a description, a list of required skills, necessary qualifications and not much more. Well maybe, maybe not. Often between those lines are clues that reveal if…
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Your staff is a hard-working bunch. And while universally coveted salary increases, bonuses and promotions may be well deserved by some or all, they're a no-go considering your budget and org chart. Yet, some workplace…
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You may have only one career, but you have two key jobs. The first is doing whatever you were hired to do. The second—and just as important if you plan on staying—is keeping your boss…
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Managing employees isn't easy, especially when the ink may still be drying on your promotion, but striking just the right interpersonal chord with your staff is crucial for both your fulfillment and theirs. You want…
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A conference panel may seem like something you can "wing"—after all, how tough is it to sit and field questions about what you know best? But succeeding in front of a large crowd is actually…
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When you're interviewing for a job, there's often a thin line between saying too much and too little, which can be the difference between making a strong impression and making a wrong impression. The good…
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