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Leave Your “But” Behind – Strengthen Your Communication

Strengthen your communication and eliminate the Big - Bad - "But." You know how much I dislike the word "but." I've gotten into arguments with professors and lexicologists alike, who…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 16, 2006

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It’s Simple, Actually – Just Use a Metaphor

I came across an interesting article from Business 2.0 Magazine (update: magazine no longer exists) today. IBM is following a story-driven approach in its new advertising -- use a metaphor.…

Ira KoretskyOctober 26, 2005

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Talk at the 10th Grade – Simplify Your Communication

How do you ensure that you stand out from the competition? Simplify your words, concepts, phrases, diagrams, everything! Americans especially, have such short attention spans--verrryyy short. We are bombarded with…

Ira KoretskyOctober 5, 2005

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I Only Talk with People that Understand My Jargon

Last night, I gave my "What Do You Do? 3 Steps To A Perfect Elevator Pitch" workshop to the Harvard Business School (HBS) Alumni Club of Washington, DC. At dinner,…

Ira KoretskySeptember 14, 2005

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Avoid the Words “In Short” – Reduces Your Effectiveness

I went shopping today and visited an Under Armour (UA) store. On the store wall, was a gigantic placard with the UA brand mission (see below). I thought it was…

Ira KoretskySeptember 5, 2005

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Data Storytelling Workshop for Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)

I first joined the world of Competitive Intelligence when working for Digex (now part of Verizon) in 2000. Digex was a premier provider of managed hosting services. It was one…

Ira KoretskyNovember 11, 2004

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Leave Your “But” Behind – Strengthen Your Communication

It’s Simple, Actually – Just Use a Metaphor

Talk at the 10th Grade – Simplify Your Communication

I Only Talk with People that Understand My Jargon

Avoid the Words “In Short” – Reduces Your Effectiveness

Data Storytelling Workshop for Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)

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Leave Your “But” Behind – Strengthen Your Communication

It’s Simple, Actually – Just Use a Metaphor

Talk at the 10th Grade – Simplify Your Communication

I Only Talk with People that Understand My Jargon

Avoid the Words “In Short” – Reduces Your Effectiveness

Data Storytelling Workshop for Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)

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