Write Wise Communications, LLC

09/09/2023

Have you ever been whitewater rafting? Raft guides use a term called "point positive." It's a really effective business communication strategy! After reading this article, analyze your writing. Find any negative words and see if there is a way to revise it positively!! Share your before/after examples in the comments.



Read the article here in our newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/point-positive-lets-talk-tone-alise-isbell/?trackingId=O%2BeYoWsfRHW4AiACelrHcQ%3D%3D

05/03/2023

Out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT yesterday about identifying toxic behavior patterns. Below is the answer it gave. The problem is, there isn't much concrete observable behavior description. What will I see people actually doing? What do manipulators say? This session on May 11th shares what manipulation LOOKS and SOUNDS like. Hope to see you there.

ChatGPT's Answer:
Toxic behavior patterns are actions, attitudes, or habits that have negative impacts on individuals or groups, and can lead to emotional, psychological, or physical harm. Identifying toxic behavior patterns is crucial in maintaining healthy relationships, whether it's in personal or professional settings. Here are some ways to identify toxic behavior patterns:
1. Lack of empathy: People who lack empathy often show little regard for the feelings of others, and can be insensitive and uncaring. They may dismiss others' concerns or minimize their pain.
2. Manipulation: Manipulative individuals use tactics such as guilt-tripping, gaslighting, and emotional blackmail to control others and get what they want. They often twist the truth to suit their own purposes and make others doubt their own perceptions.
3. Criticism and judgment: Constant criticism and judgment can wear down a person's self-esteem and confidence. Toxic individuals may pick on others' flaws, mistakes, or shortcomings, and use them to belittle or shame them.
4. Passive-aggressiveness: Passive-aggressive behavior is characterized by indirect or covert expressions of hostility, such as sarcasm, sulking, or giving the silent treatment. It can create tension and confusion in relationships.
5. Boundary violations: People who violate others' boundaries may disregard personal space, privacy, or autonomy. They may pressure or coerce others into doing things they are not comfortable with, or invade others' personal lives without permission.
Recognizing toxic behavior patterns can be challenging, especially when they are subtle or disguised as caring or helpful behavior. It's important to trust your intuition, listen to your own feelings and needs, and seek support from trusted friends, family members, or professionals if you feel unsure or overwhelmed.

Have you dealt with toxic behaviors? The answer is probably yes!

In next week's ESIG session, our presenter, Alise Isbell, founder of Write Wise Communications, LLC, will teach you how to avoid potentially toxic situations or document bad behaviors if they already exist among your clients or in your network.

Join us: https://buff.ly/3MHmLaV

10/16/2020

Clarity is an elusive reality in many organizations, sometimes on purpose, sometimes unintentional. How do we align our organizations with clear, concrete messages? Find out at this upcoming session.

09/14/2019

Looking forward to presenting this upcoming workshop on how to write legally useful employee performance feedback.

08/07/2019

We proudly announce our 2020 Course Catalog. This is the perfect time of year to plan your training for the last quarter of 2019 and into 2020.

We added two new courses to our Catalog:

Sticky Documentation: A three-hour course helping managers write legally useful employee performance feedback.


To Do or Not to Do: Navigating toward successful interactions: A one-hour course detailing the changing non-verbal behaviors in the workplace. This course is ideal for lunch-and-learns and large group training.

We've also added a Recommended Training Track called Mergers and Acquisitions. The courses in this new track support high change situations within organizations.

We are proud to provide the standard courses in our Catalog, and we can also customize courses to meet your specific needs. We design training on any topic and welcome the opportunity to discuss how Write Wise Communications can achieve training results for your organization.

I look forward to speaking with you soon and working together to make an immediate impact on work.

Download the course catalog at https://lnkd.in/eQwZ7PS

07/18/2019

The summer is flying by. We'd like to let you know about a few upcoming opportunities to preview our powerful courses. Write Wise Communications owner, Alise Isbell, is a featured speaker at the following events.

If these topics interest you today, call us at (713) 557-6112 for a complimentary needs assessment and training proposal.

August 20, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm – To Do or Not to Do: Navigating toward successful interactions – ATD Houston Geographic Interest Group (Southeast) Las Haciendas, 12933 Gulf Freeway 77034

August 21, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm – To Do or Not to Do: Navigating toward successful interactions – ATD Houston Geographic Interest Group (Galleria) Cornerstone Home Lending Incorporated 1177 West Loop South, Suite #200 77027

August 27, 2019, 8:30am-10:00am – Delivering Difficult Messages with Finesse – at the German American Chamber of Commerce, Transwestern Building 1900 West Look South, Suite 305 77027

December 10, 2019, 8:45am-12:00pm – Sticky Documentation: How to write legally useful employee performance feedback, HR Houston, Meetings on Point Training Center, 2190 North Loop West, Suite 311, 77018

05/10/2019

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6532621673546469376

May 10, 2019: Alise Isbell posted on LinkedIn

03/18/2019

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-legs-quality-presenting-alise-isbell/

Presenting information is a complex endeavor. It involves many intricate pieces working dynamically to support the message.