by mpc | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog Posts
I’ve always had a simple rule for deciding whether to say ‘each other’ or ‘one another’. But I don’t think that rule really stands up to scrutiny anymore. I reckon I shouldn’t be using ‘one another’ at all now. By...
by mpc | Jan 3, 2021 | Blog Posts
Okay, so 2020 is over and it certainly was…different. But on reflection, I realise: despite all the chaos going on around us, my professional life in 2020 was pretty stress-free. And that’s all down to the people I’ve worked with, and their ability...
by mpc | Dec 10, 2020 | Blog Posts
If I get asked for advice, it’s usually about writing or freelancing. Occasionally someone will ask me how I keep my fingernails looking so immaculate, but that’s not something I can really give advice on – it’s not Maybelline, I was just born with...
by mpc | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog Posts
There’s this saying: If you can’t explain what you do for a living to the average Joe, you’re probably not very good at your job. I like this saying. And I was thinking about it recently. I read a book called How to Teach Quantum Physics to your Dog,...
by mpc | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog Posts
I find apologies fascinating. Done well, they can turn a negative into a positive. But get them wrong and you’ll just dig yourself an even bigger hole. I noticed an especially interesting one today. And I reckon we can pluck out some valuable lessons from it....
by mpc | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog Posts
I spend a lot of time reading strategy documents and brand guidelines. So I see my fair share of buzzwords. You might think my default reaction would be an eye-roll. It often is. But not always. Sometimes I feel sorry for certain buzzwords. They were wisely chosen...
