Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a clear communications expert and Plain Language advocate. I work with people all the time who sound completely different when ...

I'm pretty bad at being an employee. I openly despise meetings, I say exactly what's on my mind, and I sincerely believe that many managers exist only to waste the time of otherwise productive people.

If you’re intimidated by writing any piece of content longer than 1,000 words, don’t be. Long-form content can be just as straightforward as dashing off a 500-word piece. It will take you slightly ...