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Everything I Know about Business I Learned from My Pet

To be sure you’re heard, bark less

"Oh boy! It's the garbage truck/neighbor kid/15th time I've barked in the last minute!" Within 15seconds, you're either fuming at the negligent dog owner or have totally tuned out the canine chatter.

It's the same in the office: "Yum, roasted soy nuts!" "Sure is cold/wet/boring out there today!" "Another email!" "Hmm..." 

Psst: Your 15 seconds are up. When you get to, “Let’s consider switching out our newsletter format in favor of…” they won’t hear you. A conversation about Nothing was funnier when Seinfeld did it and will only lessen your impact. Keep your credibility. No yipping.