I'm an adjunct faculty at a local Boston college teaching business management.  My students have trouble writing.  They were either never taught to write or do not feel that controlling the written word is important.  I tried to tell them that a potential employer will not even read their resume if the cover letter is poorly written.

I was taught to write by a dedicated college professor.  He accepted nothing less than thoughtful, concise English.  Why is writing not a bigger priority in K-12 education?

Also, I'm trying to get Mayor Menino to come speak to my class about managing a big city.  If you know, please tell him to respond to my e-mail that I sent last week.

Thanks.

Josh

 
Feedback 09/18/2008
 

I just received my feedback from a speech I gave in Indianapolis a few weeks back.  The audience connected with the "Deliver on the Promise" message.  They got that it was important to follow through on your promises to customers, employees, vendors, and corporate culture.  What's really amazing is that these were not seasoned business people.  They were high school students!  If high school students can get it, why do so many businesses continue to over promise and under deliver?  This was a real eye opener. --josh