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I’ll Be Brief…About Brevity
I’ll Be Brief…About Brevity February 1, 2026 Tim Flannery Hey Rhetors, When I shut my laptop after setting up my...
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I’ll Be Brief…About Brevity
I’ll Be Brief…About Brevity February 1, 2026 Tim Flannery Hey Rhetors, When I shut my laptop after setting up my...
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How Storytelling Fueled Chobani’s Meteoric Rise
Chobani grew to $20 billion in 20 years. And it started by spreading the company's story. Read about how you...
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How to Sound Less Like AI
I’m tired of unlocking the game-changing optimizations of revolutionary concepts that bolster and refine AI. Does that make sense? Read...
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In All Uncertain Terms
Airbnb lost millions in the pandemic. Yet they thrived directly after. Learn how their CEO’s communication helped and how it...
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The Cues You’re Missing
See how simple interactions turn into ridiculous scenarios in this fun reminder of why context matters!
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The Weekly Rhetoric’s 2026 Goals
Want to know what's coming for the The Weekly Rhetoric next year? Read on and happy New Year!
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Want to Stay Interesting? Burst Your Filter Bubble
Your feed knows what you like, but that does not make it interesting to anyone else. If you want better...
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Ring in This Holiday Season…Literally
Sometimes the simplest gestures make the biggest impact. This piece shows why a quick phone call can do more for...
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Giving Your Message a Helping Hand
Hand gestures aren’t just flair—they’re one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools you have for making your message land.
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The Golden Rule of Starting Conversations
The Golden Rule of Starting Conversations December 1, 2025 Tim Flannery Hey Rhetors, Two weeks ago, I fell into a...
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The Dance of Conversation
Learn 3 ways of how to take this metaphor with you into your next chat with a partner for an...
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