The difference between a beehive hairdo and dreadlocks

Think about your appearance, and how much someone could conclude about you based on your haircut. What would a buzz cut or crew cut say about your appearance? How about dreadlocks? How about a beehive hairdo?

Anyone can control certain things about his or her appearance, such as a haircut or a facial expression. Similarly, one can decide what appearance a business can present through news releases and media interviews, as well as any communication outside the business. This article talks about how you can decide what face your business presents to the outside world and makes the critical point that if you don't tell your own story, someone else will get to tell it for you, and you may not like the results.

Constructive Criticism of your Boss

This article from the Jamaican Observer makes a persuasive case for why good communication skills at the very top of an organization are really important. The author explains what some of the negative consequences of bad communication might look like, and writes persuasively about the benefits of good communication. However, it doesn't address how you tell your boss that he or she isn't dressed properly, or could benefit from a little instruction in public speaking. Admittedly, this is not a job for the faint hearted.

Living large and online

I am old enough that I really try to maintain my privacy. Perhaps that makes me a Luddite, but I own up to it, anyway. Here's a great article about controlling your online presence, for people who live in a more online public world. If you have a Facebook account or a MySpace account, perhaps you would consider her suggestions as a guideline.