Good Writing Skills
Influencing People With
The Written Word

Good Writing skills are very useful for you in your leadership journey. Besides the spoken word, the written word is probably one of the most powerful influencers of the world today.

Rudyard Kipling said, “Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.”

Learning how to write well can be a very powerful tool for you as a leader. Through your words, you connect with people; you build a relationship; you encourage; you sell a vision.

And in today’s world, communicating through words in writing is more often now becoming more necessary. Emails, sales letters, websites are being used to communicate your message across to your followers, your employees or even your customers.

Writing is not an easy thing on the web, but it’s simple. For many of us, we’ve been taught by our teachers and professors that the more complex you phrase your sentences, the better your writing.

It’s time to throw that thought down the drain.

Effective writing is simple
The most effective writing is clear, simple and concise writing. You don’t have to be a walking English dictionary to communicate your goals, ideals and visions to your team clearly, but you need to be precise and clear.

You can be a great writer today. Yes, today!

Truth be told, there aren’t many books or ebooks that actually teach you how to write well. But I’ve found one that I think would benefit you a lot. Among all the ebooks I’ve read about copywriting and writing well, this one is the best.

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Make Your Words Sell

This 309 page ebook packed with superb content teaches great insights like:

• How to write a benefit focused copy rather than a feature focused
• How to develop your own Unique Selling Proposition
• How to write headlines that attract people to read
• And more!

One of the most important points I caught from reading this ebook was two simple rules:

• Focus on meeting others’ needs instead of your own
• Write simply

While this ebook talks about selling on the internet, you can grab a lot of its principles and apply it to your written communication mediums like email or sales letters.

Learn how you can get your written message across in the clearest, most convincing way to anybody on your team.

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Articles on Leadership Skills

Time Management: Five simple steps for ultimate time management
Time management skills are extremely important to you as a leader. Learn five simple steps you can use for great time management for your life!

Writing Skills: Influencing with the written word
Good Writing skills are very useful for you in your leadership journey. Besides the spoken word, the written word is probably one of the most powerful influencers of the world today.

Interview Skills: The essential components of an interview process
Great interview skills are an amazing asset you can have in your arsenal of skill sets; this is because people are an important asset and you cannot afford to hire anyone less than the best.

Public Speaking Skills: Managing the fear of speaking
As a leader, you must be ready to do a lot of public speaking in front of groups, audiences and even crowds. No matter how fearful public speaking is, you must master the art of public speaking so that you can inspire, motivate and transform.

Assertiveness Skills: Learning to speak your mind
Assertiveness skills are something you have to possess as a leader. How can you be assertive, get your point through with effectiveness without being pushy and over aggressive?

Networking Skills: Building your people network
Networking skills is a good leadership skill you need. Ultimately, it’s not about what you know, but more importantly who you know. Learn how you can build a quality network of not just acquaintances, but friends.

Organization Skills: Getting Your Life in Order
Organization skills are part of the self-discipline you require as a leader. An organized person goes through the day with a sense of purpose, never missing a beat and his mind always focused on something.

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