If your boss drives you crazy with the word cadence, you’re not alone. This business buzzword, referring to steady, efficient scheduling, was popularized in the 90s after IBM published a paper about sales called Chaos to Cadence. And you know how...
What do we mean when we say there’s an “800-pound gorilla in the room”? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “800 Pound Gorilla” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Rose. I’m calling from Blackstaff, Arizona. Hi, Rose. Welcome...
land blocking n.— «The Competition Commission, a body which aims to stop monopolies in business, previously investigated the company for buying land and not building on it in a bid to prevent rivals opening stores nearby—a process known as “land...
zombie n.— «Investments which last for much longer than the five-year standard nowadays often go one of two ways: either the company is killed off by the weight of its borrowings or it becomes what is known as a “zombie”—a business that still...
A California man complains that the expression “grow your business” grates on his nerves. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Grow Your Business” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Carlton Bailey from Lakeside, California...
momager n.— «Kris said she advocated the Playboy shoot for business reasons—not only is she Kim’s mom, she’s also her manager, or as she calls it, her “momager.”» —“The Kardashians: Bradys Meet Reality TV” by Sheila Marikar ABC News (United...