Instead of saying "um" or "you know," use pauses to collect your thoughts, calm nerves and strategically build suspense with your audience, Noah Zanda writes. Through practice, you can become more aware of when you use crutch words. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (8/1)
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Tools for defusing explosive conversations Potentially combative discussions can be navigated successfully by being prepared, such as writing out your thoughts on paper and assuming the other person has positive intentions, writes Eric Torrence. Empathize with their position and apologize for any mistakes to trigger a conciliatory response, he writes. Thin Difference (7/31)
Treat job interviews like business meetings You may come across as overeager in job interviews if you talk too much or oversell your strengths, Niya Allen-Vatel writes. Avoid this by treating the interview like a business meeting with back-and-forth dialogue. Glassdoor (8/1)
10-year-old swimmer is faster than Michael Phelps was at the same age Clark Kent Apuada, age 10 and known as "Superman" to his friends, beat Michael Phelps's 10-and-under record for the 100-meter butterfly by more than a second at the Far Western championships this past weekend. Phelps set his record in 1995. HuffPost (7/31)
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