Articles

There are 12 tutorials & articles from Dave Neal.

• The Comma: Still Learning (and Loving?) the Language

  So why am I having to scour the Web-verse to see if ‘my big puffy bed’ needs a comma? I’ve been a ‘professional’ writer since my first real job in 1990. I should know...More >>

  On Jun 2, 2011 | Writing

  Topics: writing tip grammar rule comma adjective punctuation

• 10 Ways to Kill at This Year’s Holiday Parties

  Here are some tips, in the spirit of giving, to help you knock `em dead at the holiday party and, for better or worse, maybe get invited back next year.More >>

  On Dec 18, 2010 | Home & Family

  Topics: Christmas party holiday party new years party

• My 5 Favorite Feel-Good Fright Flicks For Halloween

  Monsters are our friends. They teach us things and stop us from doing stupid stuff like entering dark basements in strange houses. They keep us on our toes, if nothing else.More >>

  On Oct 18, 2010 | Art & Entertainment

  Topics: halloween horror film monsters

• When Companies Start Hiring Again, Will Managers Be Ready?

  No job interviewing makes for rusty job interviewers. Let’s be optimistic and say it’s time to start knocking the rust off.More >>

  On Jul 18, 2010 | Business

  Topics: job interview job candidate hiring

• Get The Job You Want (Even If You’re Already In It)

  Are you an active traveler in your own career journey, or a passive tourist waiting for interesting things to happen?More >>

  On Jun 22, 2010 | Careers

  Topics: career development Job search employment advice

• Build Great Habits (And Bust Some Bad Ones)

  Big accomplishments, and the habits that bring them, don't come quick or easy. But the rewards can be phenomenal.More >>

  On May 23, 2010 | Self Improvement

  Topics: build great habits break bad habits

• How to Become a Superhero in 5 Easy Steps

  Just because we’re not superhuman doesn’t mean we can’t lead superheroic lives. No rippling muscles, awesome brain power, or fancy gadgets needed.More >>

  On Apr 25, 2010 | Self Improvement

• Step Up or Step Off

  With every opportunity we have to step up, there’s also an opportunity to step off, to find a reason to do nothing or take a less heroic path.More >>

  On Mar 23, 2010 | Self Improvement

  Topics: Courage

• Still Using Those Tired Old Office Buzzwords?

  “Paradigm shift.” “Value-add.” “Win-win.” “Customer-centric.” “Outside-the-box.” “Leverage our core competencies.” Clichéd terms like these buzz around...More >>

  On Feb 16, 2010 | Business

  Topics: buzzwords office jargon communication annoying overused

• My Bosses’ Top 12 To-Dos for the New Year

  Focus on just one a month and you’ll be much closer to perfect this time next year.More >>

  On Jan 20, 2010 | Business

  Topics: To do list new year resolution boss top tips management

• Excite, Engage and Prepare Your New Employees

  A little investment in preboarding and onboarding can make a big difference.More >>

  On Oct 19, 2009 | Business

• The Top 10 Worst Villains’ Best Leadership Traits

  Ever wonder what we can learn about managing and leading from some of film and literature’s most infamous villains? Us too.More >>

  On Oct 13, 2009 | Business

  Topics: leadership management supervisor halloween