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5 Words You’re Using Wrong

5 Words You’re Using Wrong

| April 12, 2012 | 2 Comments

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 [...]

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The Last Question to Ask Before You Publish That Content

The Last Question to Ask Before You Publish That Content

| April 4, 2012 | 0 Comments

“Did we produce this because it adds to the conversation or because we thought it was “good to have”? Of course, it’s not necessarily the last question you WILL ask, as answering it brings up a few others you must address in order to justify your response (especially if your response is the former). And [...]

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Greg Roth at Ignite DC #9

Greg Roth at Ignite DC #9

| March 29, 2012 | 0 Comments

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 [...]

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Social Media As 90s Grunge Bands

Social Media As 90s Grunge Bands

| March 1, 2012 | 2 Comments

In a relatively short time, social media and networking sites have become ubiquitous. Chances are, they play some role in your live each day, by conversation, event, or just passive consumption of content. But, what may seem like a phenomenon is really just part of the boom and bust cycle of pop culture. While no [...]

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