Category: Linguistics
9 Lessons from Bad RFP Responses
If you want to write a successful response to a request for proposal (RFP), avoid these 9 mistakes.
The Lost Art of Asking Questions
Asking questions, in any context, has become a lost art. Whether you are in the position of journalist, or consultant, or group member, or job applicant, or any other situation that requires you gather information to use to your advantage, you have only two things at your disposal: background and questions.
5 Words You’re Using Wrong
It’s no secret that I abhor a large chunk of popular business language. In fact, I recently did a talk on some of these terms, not just from the business world, but from life in general. Buzzwords and catchphrases serve one purpose: smokescreens. They are shorthand for legitimate ideas, but the more they’re used, the more [...]
Greg Roth at Ignite DC #9
Back in late February, we applied to speak at Ignite DC, edition #9, and got accepted. From the Ignite website, here’s the write-up on our topic: As the information age has exploded, so has the use of tired, worn-out catchphrases and buzzwords. They show up virtually everywhere, from casual conversation to social media to the worlds [...]
