Client Projects
Irresistible Communication by Renwick Brutus
Irresistible Communication E-Book (Ghost Writing)
Explore what constitutes effective communication and develop habits that will improve your experiences and results.
Severn River Publishing
Book Jacket Copywriting, Business Development and Publicity Work for Fiction Publisher
How to Pick The Best Title for Your Book
Just like an intriguing book jacket, your book title should attract interest. And a good one is worth a thousand words, or dollars, or however you’d like to quantify it. Simply put, titles attract readers. And there are lots of opinions to what makes a good book title and why it will help you sell you book to a wider audience.
There are strong arguments that the shorter the title the better. That isn’t necessarily so. You certainly don’t want your title to be so long that it’s hard to share w
There are strong arguments that the shorter the title the better. That isn’t necessarily so. You certainly don’t want your title to be so long that it’s hard to share w
How Elite Leaders Find (and Keep) Good Talent
When elite leaders find productive help, they focus on recruiting the people who fit the culture of their organization and are prepared to contribute at high levels quickly, and sustain their addition of value. Take take the time and invest resources to identify people who are motivated, experienced, credentialed and possess unique transformational insights by virtue of having been in the business, field or profession for years or sometimes, decades.
Landing these gems requires onboarding with
Landing these gems requires onboarding with
Monthly Company Articles, Newsletters, and Social Media – INSIGHT | Action Learning Group
“Do your conversations often turn in to arguments?” In these increasingly polarized times, I sometimes find myself engaging in conversations that quickly turn to unproductive verbal sparring matches. Inevitably, I regret my contribution to the scenario’s incivility, the lack of resulting insight, and the potential damage to the relationship. I often spend a fair amount of time reflecting... Read more
Why Leaders Should Be Storytellers: And How to Become One The art of storytelling can be traced
Why Leaders Should Be Storytellers: And How to Become One The art of storytelling can be traced
Book Launch Publicity & Campaigns
Thinking Differently About Flexibility in the Post-Pandemic Workplace
Various Human Resources articles and content by assignment from HR Collaborative.
In this article, we’ll delve into why leaders can no longer avoid the flexibility conversation, discuss what flexibility is and what it isn’t, and share an overlooked – but critical – form of flexibility: upskilling.
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In this article, we’ll delve into why leaders can no longer avoid the flexibility conversation, discuss what flexibility is and what it isn’t, and share an overlooked – but critical – form of flexibility: upskilling.
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Is Your Compensation Plan Competitive in Today
Losing your competitive edge can be detrimental to businesses in any industry. An often-forgotten contributor to keeping your edge, building your brand, and elevating your ranking in competitive marketplace is how you attract and retain great talent. A competitive compensation plan is a critical element in this strategy.
Book Launch Press Releases and Campaigns
Three Ways To Lead Your Team To Success
Sure, leaders find people who are credentialed, who have been in the business or industry for years, and in some instances, decades. They bring them onboard after a very rigorous, and expensive hiring processes. Then invariably they find that they are not performing to their expectations and to the levels the new hires had represented themselves as capable of delivering. It's a problem that wastes exorbitant amounts of time, money and resources. And it drains the emotional energy and focus of me
Train the Trainer Manual
Trainer's Manual for Women's Resource Center - Career Portfolio Creation
Weaving a Psychological Safety Net – INSIGHT | Action Learning Group
A key element of emotional intelligence in Leadership is the ability to create a work environment that allows people to focus on their work… as opposed to protecting themselves. This means building a culture that fosters engagement and commitment as opposed to resentment and mere compliance.
Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson would call this a “Culture of Psychological Safety – An inclusive climate in which people are comfortable being themselves… where the work environment is safe
Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson would call this a “Culture of Psychological Safety – An inclusive climate in which people are comfortable being themselves… where the work environment is safe
Human Resources White Papers and Training Materials
Sample white paper created for GVSU Human Resources career services for faculty and staff
Five Ways to Become an Agile Learner – INSIGHT | Action Learning Group
Five Ways to Become an Agile Learner
“Learning Agility is about knowing how to learn — knowing what to do when you don’t know what to do. It’s about learning from experience and applying it in new ways, adapting to new circumstances and opportunities.” – Center for Creative
Today, learning happens at a lightning pace. Thanks to technology, scientific advancement, and evolution, humans are able to absorb, process, and apply information at an outstanding rate. While this transformation can posit
“Learning Agility is about knowing how to learn — knowing what to do when you don’t know what to do. It’s about learning from experience and applying it in new ways, adapting to new circumstances and opportunities.” – Center for Creative
Today, learning happens at a lightning pace. Thanks to technology, scientific advancement, and evolution, humans are able to absorb, process, and apply information at an outstanding rate. While this transformation can posit
Own The Boardroom - Achievement Resources
At first glance, this might sound like I’m suggesting you dominate the space when meeting with peers, colleagues, teams, and board members. Not so. Rather, I’m suggesting owning your space. When it comes to your meeting presence, you need to own your confidence, clarity, and communication.
Confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s bearing. It’s certainty of your abilities and sharing how these gifts will benefit others. When you walk into the boardroom, or any meeting as a leader, you should have one go
Confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s bearing. It’s certainty of your abilities and sharing how these gifts will benefit others. When you walk into the boardroom, or any meeting as a leader, you should have one go
Are You Buying Into These 4 Employee Engagement Myths?
“Employee engagement is overrated.”
This is one of the myths tied to the seemingly elusive connection between a happy workforce and a profitable organization. Many leaders don’t see engagement as a business priority, while others simply take it for granted. While the topic may occasionally surface during learning and development (L&D) and C-level meetings, typically little is done to measure and build employee engagement.
In fact, with the challenges employers are facing today, it might even be the last thing on leaders’ minds. W
This is one of the myths tied to the seemingly elusive connection between a happy workforce and a profitable organization. Many leaders don’t see engagement as a business priority, while others simply take it for granted. While the topic may occasionally surface during learning and development (L&D) and C-level meetings, typically little is done to measure and build employee engagement.
In fact, with the challenges employers are facing today, it might even be the last thing on leaders’ minds. W
Renwick's Reflections and Articles
Ghostwriting, Copywriting of Articles, Blogs and E-Books for RenwickRocks
"Recently, I couldn’t help but be reminded of how much adopting a positive attitude can make a difference in your life. Though I encounter them every day, here’s one that is now top of mind. I had called my dad as he celebrated his 89th birthday.
"Recently, I couldn’t help but be reminded of how much adopting a positive attitude can make a difference in your life. Though I encounter them every day, here’s one that is now top of mind. I had called my dad as he celebrated his 89th birthday.
Catalog Copywriter: BTB, PCW
Catalog Copywriter for Baudville Business Catalog
Website Content and Copy
Website Content and Copy for Alliance Wealth Management, is an independently owned wealth management firm. With Michael Eilander as a Certified Wealth Strategist®, it is our mission to provide dedicated, personalized service and exclusive investment opportunities to our clients.
Where You Can Find My Writing:
Achievement Resources LLC; A Healthy Career; Amazon; American Fitness Magazine; Baudville; BISSELL Homecare Inc.; Books Uplift; Career Builder; Chicago Parent; Chicago Review Press; Family Time Magazine; Five Owls; Forbes Magazine; Grand Rapids Magazine; Grand Rapids Family Magazine; Grand Valley State University; HR Collaborative; Highsmith/Upstart; Insight Action Learning; The Ladders; Lifehack; LinkedIn; Medium; MFG Jobs; MSN Careers; The Purcell Agency; Renwick Rocks; School Library Journal; Severn River Publishing; Sharp Heels; WNL Short Story Winner; Social Hire; Training Industry Magazine; Women’s Lifestyle Magazine; Women’s Resource Center; WorkBuzz; Yoga 4 Life.
