Jargon Words Phrases

Year in a word: Incumbent

Being elected to government used to help you stay there. Now it may help push you out

Financial Times - 5h

2 Words Explain Walmart’s $2.3 Billion Bet on Vizio

The television maker is a key part of Walmart’s big push to become an advertising platform to rival Amazon.

Inc. - 1d

With 1 Simple Word, Chick-fil-A Just Taught a Brilliant Lesson in Leadership

Do you celebrate your best customers? Maybe you should.

Inc. - 1d

Psychologists Say the Solution to Employees Quitting Comes Down to 6 Simple Words

Studies show that managers play a huge role in whether people stay or go.

Inc. - 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

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

Travis Kelce Taught a Lesson in How to Be a Leader (Without Saying a Word)

In last week’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Kelce caught a pass and then sat still.

Inc. - Dec. 15

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

Woman charged with threatening healthcare firm by using CEO killer's words

Authorities say she echoed words connected to the murder when she allegedly said "delay, deny, depose, you people are next".

BBC News - Dec. 13

Patrick Mahomes Just Taught a Powerful Lesson in Leadership in 5 Words

In a game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Mahomes took a knee and helped his team win the division.

Inc. - 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

Why, in his own words, Hegseth is an unqualified candidate for secretary of Defense

The nomination of Peter Hegseth as secretary of Defense represents a clear and present danger to America's national security.

The Hill - Dec. 11

On Issue After Issue, Trump Promises the Moon. No Word on the Rocket.

The president-elect has made some of the most expansive campaign pledges in history. Some supporters fear that his bravado could undermine his ambitions.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

LeBron's age is showing & why the Celtics are unstoppable with Mo Dakhil | Good Word with Goodwill

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by former NBA video coordinator, turned contributor for The Athletic and Bleacher Report Mo Dakhil.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

Merriam-Webster names 'polarization' its 2024 word of the year

Merriam-Webster announced its word of the year is “polarization."

NBC News - Dec. 9

China’s Politburo mentioned these two words for the first time in more than a decade. Stocks soared.

Chinese stocks surged in late Hong Kong trade on Monday in the latest government announcement promising action to boost its stuttering economy.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

Social and Workplace Science Says Embracing This Word Will Instantly Make You a Better Friend, Co-Worker, and Boss

Helping people feel this way about you can make all the difference.

Inc. - Dec. 9

Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham issues 2-word message to announce return: 'I'm back'

This past season, Utah's first in the Big 12, was only the third losing campaign of Kyle Whittingham's tenure.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Esper says he believes Trump will not intervene in Syria: ‘We should take him at his word’

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that he believes President-elect Trump will not intervene in Syria. “Donald Trump is always consistent, if there's one thing, that he did not wanna ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

Warren Buffett’s No. 1 Rule for Living Your Best Life Comes Down to 2 Words

When it’s all said and done, Warren Buffett says the size of your bank account may not really matter.

Inc. - Dec. 7

‘The Interview’: Tilda Swinton Would Like a Word with Trump About His Mother

The Academy Award-winning actress discusses her lifelong quest for connection, humanity’s innate goodness and the point of being alive.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

‘Mummy would prefer you not to do that’: how ‘no’ became a dirty word in parenting

The gentle, child-led approach to raising children has become popular with millennials – and one two-letter word has fallen sharply out of fashion. Is this progress, or a recipe for future ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Compromise is a dirty word in French politics – but it may be Emmanuel Macron’s only hope | Paul Taylor

The president needs to find a new PM to stabilise France’s standing on the world stage, even if that means turning to the Socialists . Having failed to solve France’s political crisis with a prime ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Jeff Bezos Only Needed 7 Words to Explain How to Overcome Your Biggest Challenge

Bezos gives entrepreneurs a framework for thinking about success and failure.

Inc. - 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

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 claims

ABC News - 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

'Deny,' 'defend,' 'depose': UnitedHealthcare CEO killing shell casings had words written on them

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot by a masked gunman in New York City on his way to a UnitedHealth Group investor meeting Wednesday.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them

"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Words found on shell casings where UnitedHealthcare CEO was shot dead, senior law enforcement official says

Shell casings found at the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was killed had the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” written on them.

NBC News - Dec. 5

With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired the Company’s Biggest Shot Yet at Microsoft Over AI

Sundar Pichai says Google’s AI models are competitive, but it’s the product that is the problem.

Inc. - 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

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

LeBron's Olympics hangover, NBA Cup knockout round & WNBA expansion draft | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill is joined by Dan Titus and Isis "Ice" Young to recap last night's NBA Cup action, talk about LeBron's shooting slump and preview the Golden State Valkyries WNBA expansion draft on ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this year

ABC News - 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

Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing

Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury market

ABC News - Dec. 3

Luka Doncic returns to red-hot Mavericks & Giannis gets the Bucks back on track | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill and Tim Cato discuss the Mavericks and Bucks, who have gone 8-1 in their last 9 games, and what's leading to a youth revolution in the Western Conference.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

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

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