Episode
How to write less but say more | Jim VandeHei
16:03
Published: Fri Jul 15 2022
Description
As the saying goes, less is more. The same goes for words. Listen as Politico and Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei shares what he's learned leading two media companies -- and how to radically rethink the way you write to keep people's attention in a distracted digital world.
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EpisodeHow to write less but say more | Jim VandeHei
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The demand for essential and informative content continues to grow with people wanting it delivered as quickly as possible, whether through email, text, slack or other means; leading to a journey to figure out why people struggle to get others to read about things happening around them.
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EpisodeHow to write less but say more | Jim VandeHei
PodcastTED Talks Daily
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EpisodeHow to write less but say more | Jim VandeHei
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The speaker encourages people to use as few words and sentences as possible to deliver a message, saving time for both parties.
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Summary
The speaker encourages people to use as few words and sentences as possible to deliver a message, saving time for both parties. By practicing efficient communication, individuals can improve their thinking, speaking, and writing skills.