Anne Janzer is an author, nonfiction book coach and blogger who explores the science and mystery of writing as a means of communication. She is the author of "The Workplace Writer's Process" and "33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Emails," among other excellent books on the art of writing.

Anne conceived the term “Servant Authorship,” which is the idea of writing with the reader's needs in mind. She outlines the importance of this approach as the foundation of effective communication—to get out of our own heads and connect with our readers. 

She shares power tips to rewrite and tune our content with the reader in mind, prompting us to think from the perspective of the recipient. Anne also encourages us to use ChatGPT as a tool for brainstorming ideas—but NOT to rely on AI for our final written work. 

In this episode, we discuss the following:

1. How to write with a servant leadership approach to engage readers—especially those who are reading our resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.

2. Tips to make emails more concise, effective, and respectful.

3. Advice re: how to use Chat GPT and other AI tools without sacrificing authenticity.

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