Kimberly Crossland
Kimberly Crossland is a coach, creator and owner of The Focus-Driven Biz. She helps small business owners create strategies and plans to grow profitable businesses while staying present in growing their family.
Posts by Author: Kimberly Crossland
Entrepreneur | April 15, 2020
How to Work with Distractions: A Guide for Communicators
Our work from home life is full of distractions right now. From news to kids to significant others. Guest author Kimberly Crossland has tips on how to work with distractions.
Communication | August 8, 2017
The Push and Pull of SEO vs. Human Connection
Is SEO for content part of your content marketing strategy? How do you reconcile SEO with human connection? Kimberly Crossland explains why she took a step back in the SEO game.
Communication | February 25, 2014
Business Communication and Cussing: A Heck Yeah?
Salty language is right at home on the field and in social settings, but does it have a place in business communication? Kimberly Crossland argues it just might, but only if it fits your brand.
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