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Post-It Notes

Speaking of those generational divides, did you know that Post-It notes haven’t always been around? Martha shares a listener’s funny email about that. This is part of a complete episode.

Drums x - The Whole Kit and Caboodle

The Whole Kit and Caboodle

Nothing brightens up an email like an emoticon. But is it appropriate to include a smiley face in an email to your boss? Also, what do time management experts mean when they say you should start each day by “eating the frog”? Plus, the...

More Product for Your Hair

Martha has a follow-up to an earlier call about why hairstylists advise clients to use product on their hair. At least in the food business, product often refers to the item before it’s ready for consumption. For example, coffee grounds might...

Auctioneer x - Why Do Auctioneers Talk So Fast?

Why Do Auctioneers Talk So Fast?

Why do auctioneers talk so fast? Martha and Grant discuss the rapid-fire speech of auctioneers, and how it gets you to bid higher. Also, why so many books have ridiculously long titles, where you’d have sonker for dessert, and an appreciation...

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