Ragan Insider   |  Robby Brumberg

Study: Are your employees fibbing on their résumés?

Probably! A new report finds staffers of all generations bend the truth. Read on to learn about common CV fabrications, and to uncover interesting motivations for professional prevarications.

Ragan Insider   |  Jonathan Rick

4 tactics when your op-ed pitch elicits crickets

Silence doesn’t necessarily mean rejection, so rather than infer a ‘no,’ consider these other approaches. Patience and persistence are often your most valuable assets.

Ragan Insider   |  Julie Baron

Strategic plans aren’t dead, just different

Today’s business environment demands agility and multiple antennae to pick up signals from myriad sources. Short-term initiatives have replaced unyielding 10-year overviews.

Ragan Insider   |  Mike Kaspari

5 writing tips from Abraham Lincoln

Not one for soaring hyperbole, Abe kept even his writing honest—and to the point. His style and preparation methods hold valuable lessons for writers of all levels.

Ragan Insider   |  Ted Kitterman

Richard Edelman on trust in 2020: ‘Make it happen’

The CEO shared insights into his agency’s annual Trust Barometer for a room full of executives and communicators in Chicago. His main message: It’s time for business leaders to step up.