Articles
My articles have been published in more than 500 STC chapter newsletters. Six of these articles were selected for reprinting in Tieline, the newsletter for STC chapter leaders. Two articles have been published in Intercom.
Literally hundreds of other articles have been published since 1976 in chapter newsletters for various American Business Women's Association chapters.
A brief summary of each article and the number of words in each article is also shown. If you would like to reprint an article in your chapter newsletter, please let me know at slaurent@prodigy.net.
To navigate to a list of articles on a particular topic, click on the appropriate link below:
Articles on Chapter Leadership Topics
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Title |
Brief Summary |
Words |
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| Dynamic Duo: Motivation and Recognition | Description of the new STC recognition programs | 543 |
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Tips for making visitors and members feel welcome at chapter meetings |
571 |
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Benefits that can be derived from attending an annual conference |
531 |
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Create positive team dynamics by using team norms and values and six components to build successful teams |
2114 |
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Seven tips for helping others to develop commitment and motivation |
526 |
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Tips for attracting new members to the chapter |
611
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Tips for earning the Chapter Achievement Award |
469 |
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Tips for keeping senior members active |
507 |
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Steps for developing chapter goals and planning activities to achieve them |
545 |
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Specific behaviors that mentors should practice |
575 |
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Participating in chapter activities rewards members |
579 |
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Steps for developing chapter goals and planning activities to achieve them |
533 |
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Process steps for gathering, packaging, and sharing information with new officers and managers |
708 |
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Important factors for successfully handling the conflict that occurs among team members |
836 |
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Why people volunteer—how to convey your needs and motivate members to volunteer |
980 |
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A powerful concept in teamwork |
583 |
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When times are tough, STC helps members get going |
513 |
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Ideas about what STC members get for their money besides the award-winning website and publications |
380 |
Articles on Professional Development Topics
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Title |
Brief Summary |
Words |
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Tips for delegating more effectively |
615 |
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Steps for achieving outstanding success in whatever you want to do |
763 |
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Tips for becoming a more effective listener |
535 |
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Strategies for making change work for you |
3461 |
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Overcoming obstacles and learning to speak in public |
660 |
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The benefits available from networking within STC |
1373 |
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Tips for learning more about how we add value, how to measure that value, and adding more value in the workplace |
1575 |
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Strategies for making change work |
936 |
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A time-saving strategy for working with email messages, paper, etc. |
717 |
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An inspirational article about the keynote speaker for the 2002 Region 5 Conference. Jim Stovall is blind, yet he has overcome that to achieve more than he ever thought possible |
2163 |
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Paul J. Meyer's Million Dollar Personal Success Plan |
1445 |
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Positive attitude helps build your self-esteem |
578 |
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Title |
Brief Summary |
Words |
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Suzanna's "vision" for STC as she runs for second vice president of the Society |
1200 |
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Strategies for designing the future of technical communication |
734 |
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Final column as Director-Sponsor for Region 5 inspires members to become all they can be |
640 |
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How to prepare for, hold, and close a job interview |
1498 |
If you want to print any of my articles or if you are using a Netscape Browser, right click on the article and select Save Link As. This saves the article on your hard drive; then you will need Microsoft Word 97 or above to view and print it.