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February 6, 2019 Why Business Jargon Isn't All Bad Anne Curzan, English professor at the University of Michigan, studies the evolution of language. While many of us roll our eyes at bizspeak — from synergy to value-add to operationalize — Curzan defends business jargon. She says the words we say around the office speak volumes about our organizations and our working relationships. She shares how to use jargon more deliberately, explains the origin of some annoying or amusing buzzwords, and discusses how English became the global business language and how that could change.

Leadership The 3 Elements of Trust by Jack Zenger, Joseph Folkman And which one is most important for leaders. Diversity Survey: What Diversity and Inclusion Policies Do Employees Actually Want? by Matt Krentz If organizations want to make progress, they need to invest in the right areas. Difficult conversations How to Ask Your Boss for an Unpaid Leave to Travel, Study, or Spend Time with Family by Amy Gallo Explain how you'll minimize the impact on coworkers and clients. Data Companies Are Failing in Their Efforts to Become Data-Driven by Randy Bean, Thomas H. Davenport According to a recent survey.

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