How to Talk to a Neurodiverse Person

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As a communications professional and mother of an autistic child, I often am asked how to talk to a neurodiverse person. Let me assure you, I’m not an expert in this field. Just because I have a child on the spectrum and a degree in communications doesn’t make me an all-knowing spokesperson for neurodiverse people. … Read more

News (Hot) Flash! Menopause Belongs at Work

A woman in a business suit stands in a board room, fanning herself with a business report because she's having a hot flash from menopause.

Editor’s Note: The Write Reflection™ provides resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses that help them succeed. From 1:1 content training to supportive membership communities, we provide the tools your brand needs to achieve sustainable growth. As the workforce grows older, businesses that prioritize menopausal support in the workplace can stand out as truly great places … Read more

How to Make Your Content More Accessible

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Accessible content shouldn’t be an afterthought. Yet, 90% of all websites are inaccessible to people with disabilities who rely on assistive technology to navigate the internet. Worse yet, 94% of the 33 top-grossing e-commerce sites fail to follow accessibility guidelines. That’s a whole lot of websites excluding a whole lot of potential customers. Forget the … Read more

Meet Your New Advisors: How AI-Language Learning Models Shape Expert Personas

Michael Goldrich, author of Too Many Hats, Too little Time

Everyone is talking about how to prompt AI for better content creation. At least that’s how it seems when visiting networking platforms like LinkedIn. You can’t scroll two clicks without landing on several how-to guides on the topic. Prompt engineers impart wisdom about how to get AI language learning models to do your bidding. Most … Read more

Shift Your Career for Maximum Gains

A name tag that reads "Hello, I am following my passion."

Service-based small businesses experience a similar challenge at some point in their journey. They onboard more clients than they can reasonably handle out of fear of not having enough income to survive. Eventually, the pressure of finding more hours in the day to meet all their clients’ needs leads to burnout. That’s where Elena Herrera … Read more

The Dark Side of Social Media: Engagement Pods

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Building your brand organically is hard work. Gaining traction with your content creation on social media platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram is critical for natural organic growth. However, social media engagement is a double-edged sword. It’s that elusive metric businesses of all sizes chase to gain more visibility in the feed.  It requires a solid … Read more

Crush Your Competition with a Less-Is-More Social Media Marketing Strategy

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Social media marketing is a critical component of any well-rounded content strategy. Solopreneurs and small businesses must master the art of creating relevant and interesting content for their ideal customers to drive growth. With more than 100 social media platforms available, how do you know which ones are the most effective for achieving your goals? … Read more