Author Archives: Haynes on Communication

The sneaky ways english trips us up

Even though most of us spend our days tapping away on keyboards instead of putting pen to paper, clear writing and solid grammar still matter. In fact, they might matter more now—because our brains have gotten a little too cozy outsourcing the hard stuff to autocorrect and spell check. And there’s research to back this up. StudiesContinue reading “The sneaky ways english trips us up”

The right feedback

When you’re building a new game or improving a service, the worst thing you can do is work in isolation. It’s super easy to get attached to your own ideas, but real, long‑term growth happens when you step outside your own bubble and pay attention to the people who actually use your product or interactContinue reading “The right feedback”

Interruption disruption

I’ve come to the realization that I spend more time sitting at my computer than I should. As much as I’d like to admit that I can live without internet, it’s become a vital vein in my existence. It’s my source of communication with family and friends, a never-ending source of information and news updatesContinue reading “Interruption disruption”

Maintaining momentum

This week, I’ve been out dropping off flyers to spread the word about a small business I co‑own, and it’s been a mix of slow steps and small sparks of excitement. Meeting our audience face‑to‑face has been eye‑opening—there’s something grounding about real conversations, real reactions, and real people engaging with what you’re building. It’s alsoContinue reading “Maintaining momentum”

Your business plan — a living document

If you’re starting a business — or growing one — a solid business plan is one of the best tools you can have. Think of it as your roadmap: it keeps you focused, helps you make smart decisions, and gives you something concrete to measure progress against. But here’s the part many people forget: aContinue reading “Your business plan — a living document”

The worse they can say is ‘no’

Whether it’s a raise, a new opportunity, a sale or even just a favour, the fear of asking is real. You know the feeling. The knot in your stomach, the racing heart, the endless mental rehearsals that inevitably lead to self-doubt. You might feel uncertain, nervous or even a little embarrassed about putting yourself outContinue reading “The worse they can say is ‘no’”

A new language with a “hook”

I’ll be honest—I almost forgot to write this week’s blog. My mind hasn’t been on word counts or headlines lately because I’ve been busy with a different kind of “hook.” Instead of typing, I’ve been crocheting. Not something totally foreign to me, but something I haven’t done in a very long time. I quickly realizedContinue reading “A new language with a “hook””

Finding the heart of your support system

Birthdays have this funny way of acting like a spotlight. They don’t just celebrate your age; they illuminate exactly who is standing in your corner. I recently wrapped up my own birthday, and looking back, the “gifts” weren’t what sat on the table—it was the people who showed up. There is a specific kind ofContinue reading “Finding the heart of your support system”

Plowing through the boring tasks

We’ve all been there. You look at your to-do list and see that one task—the one that isn’t necessarily hard, but it’s long, repetitive and feels like it’s going to take forever. Today, that’s me. Today, I’m working on reaching out to over 150 people as part of a marketing campaign. And, to be honest,Continue reading “Plowing through the boring tasks”