The 50 Most Annoying Corporate Jargon Words and Phrases
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Year in a word: Incumbent
Being elected to government used to help you stay there. Now it may help push you outFinancial Times - 50m -
4 Ways to Align Corporate Events with Business Objectives
Events can further your company’s core goals, but only when thought and strategy is behind them.Inc. - 1d -
Democrats have blood on their hands in anti-corporate witch hunt
How did our youth come to hate corporate America so much?The Hill - 1d -
Corporate Japan is steeling itself for hostile interest
The volume of shareholder activism and dealmaking by private equity has mushroomedFinancial Times - 3d -
Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.Wired - 4d -
Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown talks of rescuing a 'corporate' Democratic Party
Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown talked to NBC News about his "post-Senate mission" to reorient Democrats as the "party of workers" in Middle America.NBC News - 4d -
SoftBank and Big Tech flash corporate dollars at Donald Trump
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from ABC News’s $15mn defamation settlement with the president-electFinancial Times - 4d -
Charles Handy Dies at 92; Philosopher Envisioned Today’s Corporate World
Joining a pantheon of management thinkers, he embraced a humanistic path for business and foresaw outsourcing, remote work and a gig economy.The New York Times - 5d -
5 phrases the most mentally strong people use to spark happiness in hard times, from an expert
"The key is to bring more happiness sparks into your life, not by chance, but by choice," says Scott Mautz, author of "The Mentally Strong Leader."CNBC - 6d -
These 10 most-loved S&P 500 stocks could see as much as 50% upside in 2025
Some of the highest-rated stocks are plays on rapid sales growth, but there are also value-oriented names on the list.MarketWatch - Dec. 14 -
Emotionally Intelligent People Use 3 Simple Phrases to Stop Passive-Aggressive Behavior, Get Respect, and Strengthen Their Relationships
The best leaders learn how to use the power of positive self-talk to change their behavior and build trust.Inc. - Dec. 14 -
Team spirit is essential to the corporate turnaround
If Manchester United is to see greener pastures, Jim Ratcliffe should remember that no single person succeeds aloneFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Company or country: Corporate India’s conundrum
Also in this newsletter: Adani Group’s funding fix and the numbers behind the world’s biggest advertising agencyFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
WarnerBros. Discovery announces major corporate restructure
Media conglomerate WarnerBros. Discovery (WBD) announced a major restructuring of its business on Thursday, splitting its linear and streaming arms into two separate companies as it eyes potential ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
The 50 Best Players in College Football This Season
Players from 35 different schools are represented on The Athletic’s All-America teams.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Five words that changed the Sara Sharif murder trial
A dramatic admission by Sara's father left jurors open-mouthed and a courtroom shocked.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Is Geron Corporation (GERN) the Best NASDAQ Penny Stock to Buy Right Now?
We recently published a list of 11 Best NASDAQ Penny Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to look at where Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN) stands against other best NASDAQ penny ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
The 50 men accused in mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot
The men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot have been dubbed Monsieur-Tout-Le-Monde as they broadly represent a microcosm of French society.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Corporate France faces up to new era of political dysfunction
Government’s collapse over budget deepens uncertainty for businessFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria
Armed men kidnapped dozens of people in northwestern Nigeria, residents and the police told The Associated Press on Tuesday, in the latest mass abduction in the regionABC News - Dec. 10 -
Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria
Yahoo News - Dec. 10 -
The 50 best albums of 2024: 50-11
Nick Cave rediscovers his lust for life, Ariana Grande embraces new love, and Kneecap raise a Republican ruckus, as we continue the countdown of the year’s best albums. • More on the best culture ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
The Most Popular Recipes of 2024
You loved these recipes. Now see what made our Top 25.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
'This was preventable’: Corporate world shudders at new risks after slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Threats against corporations have been rising for years, fueled in part by the echo chamber of social media and an increasingly polarized political environment.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting shines a light on corporate security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
5 Smart Phrases That Will Instantly Improve Emotional Intelligence
The easiest way to improve emotional intelligence is to think about your language.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
‘Could this happen to us?’: UnitedHealth shooting prompts corporate security rethink
Companies rush to reassess protection provided to top executives after the killing of Brian Thompson in New YorkFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend
A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claimsABC News - Dec. 5 -
Why Small-Business Owners Are Cheering the Suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act
A Texas judge delivered a nationwide injunction against application of a law requiring small businesses to report their real beneficial owners by January 1.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Should you be a peer? 150 words to explain why
Political party leaders will have to explain why someone is fit to be a member of the House of Lords.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
The Most Stylish People of 2024
Our Styles desk sees “style” more broadly than the way people dress. It’s your mannerisms, the way you conduct yourself, the way you move through the world. Anthony Rotunno, a fashion news editor ...The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
UnitedHealth Shooting Is a Wake-Up Call on Corporate Security
People who advise companies on security issues say threats against executives are rising.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Chappell Roan, semaglutide and Kamala Harris: the most mispronounced words of 2024
Language experts rounded up the year’s winners (losers?) in the US and UK – and provided the correct pronunciations. At the Democratic national convention, Kamala Harris’s nieces explained how to ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Ireland urged to set aside more of its corporate tax windfall
Country’s independent fiscal watchdog calls for Norwegian-style approach to saving surplus cashFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50
Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Why the Founder of Substack Hates the Phrase ‘Content Creator’
What if the media you consume isn’t just how you spend your time—but who you become?Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year
The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
$50 Off Target Promo Code | December 2024
Enjoy $50 off your next order with this Target coupon code and save with the latest deals and coupons this December.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.NBC News - Dec. 2
