One of the curiosities of management speak is the pervasiveness of war terminology and the language of violence. I’ve assembled some examples in the mock monologue – some of the most common phrases we hear and use daily like knotweed, strangling authenticity and meaning. It’s something we all do. Being aware of it is the first step toward communicating more effectively.
Ask yourself, what do these phrases mean? How often do you use or hear them? Is this what you really want to say? How many are synonymous with war or violence? What impact do you think that has on us? How could you say the same things in a more human and relatable way?
‘We’ve been on the front lines for this client for a long time. They were…
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