Category: Communication
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Burnout doesn’t just come from what people say or the tone they use. It also comes from what we think those words mean. Every day, we add our own interpretation on top of what we hear. That interpretation is shaped by our stress level, our fears, and our past experiences. And when we’re burned out,…
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Burnout doesn’t just come from what gets said. It also comes from how it’s said. This is the second in my five-part series, “Be Careful What You Say (and Hear),” where we’re exploring the quiet, everyday ways language shapes our stress, our self-worth, and our sense of safety. Today we’re talking about tone, which is…
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Burnout doesn’t just come from tasks. It comes from language — spoken, unspoken, internalized — in both corporate life and personal life. The words we hear, absorb, and even speak ourselves, carry weight. They shape how we perceive our worth, how safe we feel in our environments, and how much emotional labor we expend just…
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You’re in a meeting. The VP leans forward and says, “We need to synergize our verticals to leverage efficiencies and drive outcomes.” Half the room nods solemnly. The other half is wondering if they’re supposed to know what any of that actually means — and it’s entirely possible the nodders don’t, either. “Corporate speak” is…
