In newsrooms, there are constant debates over how journalists should use certain words. We're pulling back the curtain to provide some transparency on the words you hear — or don't hear — from NPR.

When you’re in the process of interviewing, one of the questions you’re certain to get is, “Tell me about yourself.” While interviewers will make the inquiry in various forms, it will be a go-to that ...

Words carry a mysterious power. A poorly chosen phrase can destroy a relationship in an instant. The mere absence of words can slowly erode a once-close friendship. Just a few words of encouragement ...

Your choice of words might be driving your colleagues away Source: Julien L/Unsplash Sam Horn, the author of Talking on Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations, got excellent advice from her ...

(By Mike McVay) Great talent are great storytellers. They use words as a paintbrush to create a visual that is unique and different in each listener’s mind. They know how to use descriptive words that ...

Words are to journalists what calories are to athletes: Language is the primary fuel that powers storytelling. When professional athletes eat junk, their performance suffers and their fans are ...

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