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PPP 434 | The Surprising Benefits of Bad English in Leadership, with Valerie Fridland

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

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The Evolution of Language and Its Social Implications

This chapter examines how language evolves naturally through social interactions and contact with various dialects, illustrated by historical influences. It challenges stereotypes surrounding language change, emphasizing that variations reflect social identity rather than deficiency, and explores the cognitive role of filler words in enhancing communication. The discussion also highlights how context, familiarity, and medium affect speech dynamics, including the role of silence and pauses in conversations.

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