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Real Talk on Talent | Tip Of The Spear Walked So “Double Click” Could Run
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Ever sit in a meeting and wonder why everyone suddenly sounds like a thesaurus in a suit? Dina and Hilary unpack corporate jargon, why it spreads, how it shapes communication, and what leaders can do to keep clarity without losing personality. From low-hanging fruit to let’s take it offline, they trace how office-speak evolved and why it still thrives.
Have you heard any buzzwords lately that make you cringe? Share the phrases you’d retire tomorrow and how you’d translate them into real talk at work!
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Links & Mentions:
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➡︎ The AI Jargon Flywheel From Hell
➡︎ The Use of Jargon Kills People's Interest in Science, Politics
➡︎ The Animal Instinct That Drives Workers to Adopt Corporate Jargon
➡︎ HR Leaders Think Soft Skills Are More Important Than Ever—Just Don't Call Them 'Soft'
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Chapters
1. Real Talk on Talent | Tip Of The Spear Walked So “Double Click” Could Run (00:00:00)
2. Setting The Stage: Jargon Topic (00:00:06)
3. Why We Use Corporate Speak (00:01:16)
4. Idioms That Confuse More Than Clarify (00:02:43)
5. Industry-Specific Buzzwords (00:04:35)
6. Made-Up Sayings And Humor (00:06:33)
7. History: Military Roots Of Jargon (00:08:13)
8. AI And The Feedback Loop Of Buzzwords (00:10:05)
9. Status, Originality, And Clarity (00:11:35)
10. Inclusion, Osmosis, And Gatekeeping (00:13:20)
11. Breaking The Cycle As Leaders (00:15:20)
12. The Translation Game Begins (00:16:24)
13. Redirect, Connect, And Scope Creep (00:22:06)
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