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May 2024
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963: How “Bad” English can Enhance Commu...

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Dr. Valerie Fridland shares surprising insight into why filler words and other vilified elements of speaking aren’t all that bad in the workplace.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprising value of saying “Uh” and “Um”  2) How to switch up your language to build better relationships  3) The one word that makes you sound more convincing  Subscribe or vi ... Show More
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