Top posts from 2016’s third quarter

Check out my top posts from the last quarter!

They’re a mix of practical tips on email (#1), writing (#2, 5, 7, 9, 10), compliance (#3), marketing (#4, 6), and blogging (#8).

If you only read one of these posts, I suggest you pick #1. It could save you time as it boosts your email productivity.

1. Email productivity booster for investment and wealth management  <– This post sparked quite a few comments.
2. “Deep Work” rules to help you write more <– I’d like to give a shout out to Cal Newport for his great book.
3. 7 ways Compliance can work with investment writers for their mutual success  <–This post benefits from input from several compliance professionals.
4. 6 ways financial advisors can differentiate themselves
5. Stop being happy–and win more readers
6. Do I need to use the (r) mark with my CFP designation?
7. Financial writing lesson from my sneakers
8. Infographic: 5 Ways to Add Personality to Your Financial Writing
9. 3 fixes for lousy quotes in your financial writing
10. How to write calendar dates in your financial communications