Comments on: Annoying Buzzwords

By: The Sting of Buzzwords « Maven Communications Blog

The Sting of Buzzwords « Maven Communications Blog — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:51:11 +0000

[...] my research, I came across a blog post by Sharlyn Lauby that brought up a great point about these lists of bad buzzwords. Of course it [...]

By: The worst business buzzwords we can’t stop using

The worst business buzzwords we can’t stop using — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:59:22 +0000

[...] maybe buzzwords aren’t so bad after all. She doesn’t like worst-word lists, and here’s her buzzword-loaded explanation of [...]

By: Jennifer V. Miller

Jennifer V. Miller — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:23:39 +0000

One that’s starting to annoy me is “transparent”. Seems like everything from leadership, to government, to school board policies has to be see-through. I admire the intention, but the phrase is losing its power due to over use.

Might I suggest (tongue firmly planted in cheek):

Gossamer, gauzy or diaphanous? ;>)

By: Robb

Robb — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:25:54 +0000

I think words come down to the situation. If they rise out of the silent reflection of what they mean then buzz or no buzz they will have an impact in the dialogue. If they are just “buzz” or “words” they will show their lack of value in their use.

By: Dave Pritchard

Dave Pritchard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:05:59 +0000

Just keepin it Real.

BTW I agree with adowling!

By: Dave Pritchard

Dave Pritchard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:04:43 +0000

Sorry, I got wrapped around the axle, at the end of the day, after getting on the bus, while not on the same page.

By: Dave Pritchard

Dave Pritchard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:02:45 +0000

What it is, is what it was, depending on what your definitionOF is, IS!