As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or “so ...

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You might deem it self-evident that words should have meanings, but a growing number of people believe words can mean anything the speaker wants. It seems we now inhabit the fictional world imagined ...

Are too many filler words detracting from your message when you give presentations or pitch investors or customers? Punctuating your message with words and phrases such as “um,” “uh,” “you know,” ...

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Conversations are the backbone of what financial professionals do with clients. So how do you make those conversations more compelling? By being mindful of substance and structure. Barrett Kemp, vice ...

Have you ever opened a document and felt overwhelmed by inconsistent fonts, uneven spacing, or chaotic formatting? It’s a common frustration, but what if you could transform your Microsoft Word ...

When we use words to communicate, we not only have to choose what to say, but also what not to say, and how to say it. How we decide to frame a message can influence how people think, feel, and ...

Wind turbines in Goldendale, Wa. Employees at the Energy Department office that funds clean energy technology were told to avoid using terms including "climate change" and "green," according to an ...

Whether it's a job or being with friends, big words aren't always meant to be used in everyday conversation. Even if smart people can throw in complex words to show off their intellect, it's not ...

Once upon a time, the English language was full of stories with “blossoms,” “rivers,” and “moss.” But these words are disappearing from our vocabularies — and along with them, our connection to the ...