Paul Furey Limited’s Post

Do you use too many big words? Joe Kimble suggests that many of us do. A lawyer by training, in his latest book: Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please, Joe cites dozens of studies pointing to how our use of obtuse hyperbole and overly complicated sentences repeatedly ruins our chances of success. He writes of one example: ‘After simplifying a billing statement, the Cleveland Clinic recovered an additional $1 million a month… thanks to an 80 percent increase in patient payments.’ How could you use words better? by Using... - Simpler - Fewer - Sooner It would be great to hear what you do – leave a comment 💬 Follow us for more tips 🧲 #BoardDevelopment #Boards #RealConversations

James Morgan

General Counsel for EMEA | Managing Director | Executive Committee member | Board member | MUFG | Solicitor Advocate

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This resonates. Thank you for your great advice, as always!

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Scott McAnespie

Key Account Director at National Windscreens part of Cary Group | Customer Experience Leader Specialising in Insurance and the Motor Industry

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