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I Don't Understand What Anyone Is Saying Anymore

I Don't Understand What Anyone Is Saying Anymore by Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review
Reminder of way we communicate not just in business but also in science & engineering. Just had first hand experience at Globecom 2011. Bit of though can overcome these & significantly enhance what we want to convey.

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