Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars? What about those long and boring conference calls? Monotone voices burbling on and on like a creek for hours on end, forcing you to look for the nearest sharp object or length of wire to end it all. Here's a way to change all of that...
1. Before (or during) your next meeting, seminar, or conference call, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5"x 5" is a good size. Divide the card into columns-five across and five down. That will give you 25 one-inch blocks.
2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:
| synergy | strategic fit | core competencies | best practice | bottom line |
| take that off-line | 24/7 | out of the loop | benchmark | revisit |
| value-added | proactive | win-win | think outside the box | fast track |
| result-driven | empower | knowledge base | solution | touch base |
| mindset | client focus | paradigm | game plan | leverage |
3. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases.
4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout "BULLSHIT!"
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