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Thoughts After the Fact–Dressing for Success

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Bart Leahy

My professional mentor D2 suggested that I revisit previous posts from this blog to add thoughts after the fact. Today I’ll be reviewing a couple of older posts from Heroic Technical Writing, adding or refining my thoughts since they were first written. … Continue reading →

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Dressing for Success–Female Tech Writer Edition

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Bart Leahy

This post is long overdue, and I apologize. I wrote the men’s version of proper work attire three years ago, adding the comment, “I will not even attempt to decipher women’s fashion requirements. Best of luck to you.” However, I’m … Continue reading →

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Dressing for Success–Male Tech Writer Edition

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Bart Leahy

I’ll preface some of this so I don’t come across as a killjoy: I hate wearing neckties. My most comfortable clothing combination is a Hawaiian shirt, jeans, and gym shoes. However, I’ve learned the social necessity of dressing to fit … Continue reading →

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Technical Writing and Event Management, Revisited

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Bart Leahy

I’ve written about event management a couple of times before (here and here, for example). However, I’ve not written about the activity in a comprehensive way because I have this lurking fear that if people see me writing about event … Continue reading →

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7 Things to Work on As an Adult

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Occasionally I’ll see a meme posted by one of my 50-something friends about what sorts of skills they wish young people “should be taught in high school” or the equivalent. Today I’ll take a shot at my answer, keeping a … Continue reading →

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