Living in a Lorem Ipsum World: Sometimes We Need to Talk Less and Say More — Jim Carroll's Blog
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Living in a Lorem Ipsum World: Sometimes We Need to Talk Less and Say More — Jim Carroll's Blog
The Power of the Perfect Pause
The quietest person at a dinner party often leaves with a reputation for brilliance, while others talk themselves into corners.
You see it in boardrooms too – the executive who tilts her head thoughtfully during presentations, somehow radiating wisdom without speaking a word. Even therapists build their practices more... See more
The quietest person at a dinner party often leaves with a reputation for brilliance, while others talk themselves into corners.
You see it in boardrooms too – the executive who tilts her head thoughtfully during presentations, somehow radiating wisdom without speaking a word. Even therapists build their practices more... See more
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Less isn’t always more
Look at the two sentences below, both saying exactly the same thing.
“Women don’t get the recognition they deserve.”
“Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did. Only she did it backwards and in high heels.”
Yes, the first one’s shorter. Yes, it’s more to the point. But which one might stick in your mind? Clue: you’ve
... See moreSomewhere along the way, we decided that the only acceptable form of communication is a main-stage monologue. Virtual validation has become currency, and every thought must hold weight. One version of me has bought into that. It’s compelling, competitive, and best of all, within reach. But another, quieter and better version wonders whether “big... See more