This textbook is very well written and covers a variety of topics. Some of the greatest strengths include coverage of the remote aspect of business for both leadership and presentations, effective virtual communication, and application of electronic communication strategies. -- Louis Falk When addressing leadership, one needs to remember that one cannot be a leader of others until he/she can lead themselves. Self-leadership is so important for students to understand. In addition to the emphasis on leadership, this textbook focuses on the here and now while also keeping the foundations and core principles of business and professional communication. -- Diana Cooley This text dives deep into American corporate culture, trends within the workplace, and how to find one′s vocational calling. Students get valuable insight into today′s marketplace (domestically and abroad) and Beebe et al provides cutting edge research on how to make students more marketable, critical thinkers and personal branding skills to land dream careers. -- Karley Goen Strengths include enhanced research on the new ways of communicating at work, especially with technology. -- Toby Rabbin Dr. Steven A. Beebe is Regents’ and University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Texas State University. He served as chair of his department at Texas State for 28 of his 33 years at Texas State, and concurrently as associate dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication for 25 years. Before joining Texas State University, he was on the faculty of the University of Miami (Florida) for 10 years. Professor Beebe is author and co-author of 16 books (with editions totaling more than 85 books) that have been used at hundreds of universities by millions of students throughout the world. He has also authored or co-authored more than 75 articles and book chapters and 230 professional papers and presentations with an emphasis on communication skill development. Dr. Beebe has been a Visiting Scholar at both Oxford University and Cambridge University and has given lectures and conference presentations internationally. He remains a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and consultant on various communication topics for numerous Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Dr. Beebe served as president of the National Communication Association and has received his university’s top awards for teaching, research, and service; he was named a Piper Professor for the State of Texas. He received the Scholar of the Year Award by the Religious Communication Association for his work on C. S. Lewis and communication based on an unpublished, partial book manuscript, written by Lewis,  that Steve discovered at Oxford University that was to have been co-authored by both C. S. Lewis and J. R. Tolkien. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Communication Association, Division of Training and Development. He also received the Wallace A. Bacon Lifetime Teaching Excellence Award from the National Communication Association. The National Speaker’s Association has named him Outstanding Communication Professor in America. He enjoys traveling, reading, researching and writing about C. S. Lewis, and playing the piano. He is also a struggling cellist. Dr. Timothy Mottet is a senior consultant with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Dr. Mottet served as the president of Colorado State University Pueblo from 2017-2023. He is a dynamic and accomplished leader in higher education, known for his visionary approach and commitment to student success. He served as President of Colorado State University Pueblo from 2017-2023, where he spearheaded a comprehensive transformation that redefined the institution as a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking "people′s university." This revitalization led to national recognition, including being named one of the country′s "up-and-coming Hispanic Serving Institutions" by Forbes magazine.  Tim’s extensive career spans over three decades in higher education with an additional decade in the airline industry. As a senior consultant for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Dr. Mottet partners with university presidents and their leadership teams across the country on strategic planning, talent management, leadership development, communication effectiveness, and assessing and cultivating organizational culture. He is particularly skilled in helping leaders navigate complex challenges, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and foster innovation. Additionally, he serves as Senior Consultant with Academic Search―a higher education executive search firm―where he recruits talent for university clients. Dr. Mottet is a prolific scholar and author. He has co-authored four books and published more than 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. His research explores the intersections of communication, personality, and cognition, with app