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3x3 Template - A structured writing framework that organizes content into three components: defining the 'what', outlining 'how' in 3 steps, and explaining 'why' with 3 reasons.
ABCD Framework - A structured feedback framework using four key questions: Awesome, Boring, Confusing, and Didn't believe.
ABCDE Framework for Storytelling - A structured framework for crafting compelling stories using five essential elements: Action, Background, Conflict, Development, and Ending.
And But Therefore (ABT) Storytelling - A narrative structure using 'And, But, Therefore' to create compelling stories.
Active Listening - Fully concentrating on what is being said rather than passively hearing.
Active Voice - Sentence construction where the subject performs the action, creating clearer, more direct prose.
Asynchronous Communication - Communication that doesn't require immediate response, allowing for thoughtful replies.
Audience Awareness - Understanding and writing for the specific people who will read your content.
Billboard Principle - Design communication to be understood in seconds, like a billboard seen while driving.
Blind Carbon Copy - An email feature that sends copies to recipients without revealing their addresses to other recipients.
Challenge of Expertise - The paradox where gaining expertise makes it harder to teach beginners because experts forget what it was like to not know.
Clarity (Writing) - The quality of writing that makes meaning immediately understandable to readers.
Compression vs Context Tension - The tradeoff between brevity and providing enough background for understanding.
Concept Handle - A memorable phrase describing a complex or abstract idea.
Conciseness - Expressing ideas in as few words as possible while preserving meaning and clarity.
Conflict Resolution - The methods and processes used to facilitate peaceful ending of workplace disagreements.
Curse of Knowledge - The cognitive bias where experts assume others share their knowledge, making it hard to explain things simply.
Echo Chamber - An environment where beliefs are amplified by repetition within a closed system of like-minded people.
Editing - Refining writing at the sentence and word level for clarity, precision, and style.
Email Overload - The overwhelming burden of excessive email volume that consumes time and fragments attention.
Empathic Listening - Listening with the intent to understand the speaker's perspective and emotional experience.
End-to-End Encryption - Encryption where only communicating parties can read messages, not even service providers.
Executive Presence - The qualities that signal readiness for senior leadership: gravitas, communication, and appearance.
Expressing Gratitude - Communicating appreciation to others through words, actions, or gestures.
Feedforward Effect - People are more inclined to take action when they know what to expect beforehand.
Giving Feedback - The skill of providing constructive information to help others improve their performance.
Gratitude Letters - Written expressions of thankfulness to specific people for their positive impact.
HERO Model - An acronym representing four core values for positive workplace interactions and personal relationships: Honesty, Empathy, Respect, and Open-mindedness.
High-Concept Ideas - Ideas that can be explained in a single sentence while generating immediate interest.
Information Radiators - Visible displays that broadcast important information to anyone who passes by.
Knowledge Sharing - The practice of distributing knowledge, insights, and expertise to others.
Knowledge Silos - Organizational barriers that prevent information sharing across teams and departments.
Knowledge Transfer - Moving knowledge from one person, group, or context to another.
Leadership Presence - The ability to project confidence, authenticity, and authority that inspires trust and followership.
Looks Good To Me (LGTM) - A code review approval indicating the reviewer finds no issues with proposed changes.
Meet Them Where They Are - Adapt your communication to the audience's current knowledge, context, and emotional state.
Narrative Structure - The framework organizing how a story or piece of content unfolds over time.
Nemo Propheta in Patria - No one is a prophet in their own land - expertise is often more valued by outsiders.
Now Page - A webpage showing what you're focused on at this point in your life.
Overlapping Realities - Each person experiences a different version of reality based on their unique perspective.
Overton Window - The range of ideas considered politically acceptable at a given time.
PIE Writing - A paragraph structure technique using Point, Illustration, and Explanation to create clear, well-organized paragraphs.
Preference Falsification - Misrepresenting one's preferences to conform to perceived social expectations.
Pyramid of Communication - A hierarchical structure for presenting information from conclusion to supporting details.
Receiving Feedback - The skill of accepting, processing, and acting on feedback to accelerate personal growth.
Remote Collaboration - Working effectively with others across geographic distance using digital tools and practices.
The Rule of 3 - When you distill any topic into 3 things, you've got a memorable framework.
Schelling Point - A solution people converge on naturally without explicit communication.
SCQA Model - A storytelling framework using Situation, Complication, Question, and Answer to structure compelling narratives.
SCQA Storytelling Model - A narrative framework: Situation, Complication, Question, Answer for persuasive communication.
Shared Understanding - Common knowledge, perspectives, and mental models that enable effective team collaboration.
Show Don't Tell - Using concrete details and examples to convey meaning rather than abstract statements.
Steelmanning - Engaging with the strongest version of an opposing argument rather than the weakest.
Storytelling - Using narrative techniques to communicate ideas, engage audiences, and make content memorable.
Structured Feedback - A systematic approach to giving feedback that is specific, actionable, and constructive.
Synchronous Communication - Real-time communication where all parties participate simultaneously.
Team Dynamics - The behavioral patterns and psychological forces that influence how teams function and perform.
Thank You Notes - Brief written expressions of gratitude for specific actions, gifts, or kindnesses.
Too Much Information (TMI) - Sharing more information than is appropriate or useful for the context.
Trust Building - The deliberate actions that establish and strengthen interpersonal and team trust over time.
Ultracrepidarianism - Giving opinions on matters beyond one's knowledge or expertise.
Undivided Attention - Giving complete focus to a person or task without multitasking or distraction.
Verba Volant, Scripta Manent - Spoken words fly away, written words remain - the permanence of writing.
Voice (Writing) - The distinctive style, personality, and perspective that makes writing recognizably yours.
Win-Win Method - A negotiation approach where all parties achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Writing Process - The stages and workflow of creating written content from idea to finished piece.

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