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15 Funny Quotes on Statistics, Math, and Science

I was in a client meeting yesterday. All of the participants had PhDs. We were talking about data storytelling and data visualization concepts — how to simplify the presentation, how…

Ira KoretskySeptember 27, 2017

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Baseball Slang, Lingo, and Jargon

I was doing some research and up popped an interesting link in the search on baseball jargon. Thought I would share some slang words and phrases for baseball. Next time…

Dave MichaelsApril 19, 2017

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Communication-Related Phobias

A few months ago I posted "Phobias - a Big List." This was in response to a conversation I had with someone at a workshop about his fear of public…

Ira KoretskyJuly 11, 2016

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Glossophobia – Word of the Day

Glossophobia is today's Word of the Day. For a more complete list of phobias, read "Phobias – A Big List" and "Communication-Related Phobias." WORD TYPE DEFINITION PRONOUNCIATION Glossophobia Noun Fear…

Ira KoretskyMay 10, 2016

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Phobias – A Big List

During a recent workshop, a person confided in me he had a phobia of public speaking. He had A LOT of anxiety over public speaking that he would almost certainly…

Ira KoretskyMarch 2, 2016

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While this Tripp and Tyler Video is Hilarious, Was it Effective?

If you unfamiliar with Tripp and Tyler, they "are a sketch comedy duo most known for their hilarious and viral YouTube video" commercials (website link). Leadercast, a business leadership event…

Ira KoretskyMarch 5, 2014

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My Uncle Henry Taught Me A Valuable Lesson

I am about to go on a road trip. It is time to clean out the trunk and of course pack all the goodies. What do I find? My trusty…

Ira KoretskyAugust 26, 2006

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In Other Words – A Great Book for Logophiles (People Who Love Words)

I just purchased Christopher J. Moore's book, “In Other Words: A Language Lover's Guide to the Most Intriguing Words Around the World.” (Amazon affiliate link). My purchased was inspired by…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 26, 2005

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911 of Pest Control – Great Branding with a Great Metaphor

I was driving on I-81 in Maryland, fairly close to the Pennsylvania border. An Ehrlich truck passed me by. I took a double take as I read the side of…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 12, 2005

Fun with Words

15 Funny Quotes on Statistics, Math, and Science

Baseball Slang, Lingo, and Jargon

Communication-Related Phobias

Glossophobia – Word of the Day

Phobias – A Big List

My Uncle Henry Taught Me A Valuable Lesson

In Other Words – A Great Book for Logophiles (People Who Love Words)

911 of Pest Control – Great Branding with a Great Metaphor

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