Say It Early (Gilbert's Law)
A surprising number of workplace problems aren't caused by incompetence, poor planning, or bad intentions.They're caused by silence.In this episode, we explore Gilbert's Law: the idea that the biggest...
28 Jun 1min
Sometimes the Smartest Decision Is No Decision
In this episode of Higher English, we explore Falkland's Law—the idea that if a decision doesn't need to be made yet, it may be better not to make it.We'll look at how this principle applies to meetin...
21 Jun 1min
Don't Overcomplicate: What Occam's Razor Can Teach Us About Workplace Communication
Most workplace problems aren't as complicated as they first appear.However, the language we use often makes them feel more complicated than they really are.This is where Occam's Razor can help.Occam's...
14 Jun 1min
Clarity Solves Problems (Kidlin's Law)
Why do some people seem to solve difficult problems more quickly than others?One possible answer is clarity.In this episode of Higher English, we explore Kidlin's Law—the idea that if you can clearly ...
7 Jun 1min
How Native Speakers Sound More Natural Without Thinking
Why do native speakers sound so natural in English?Very often, it’s because of the small words they use between ideas.In this episode of Higher English, we explore discourse markers — the tiny words a...
31 Mai 4min
Speak Like a Great Manager: 10 Phrases That Build Trust
Speaking like a great manager isn’t about sounding powerful.It’s about building trust.In this episode of Higher English, we explore 10 powerful workplace phrases that strong managers use to create cla...
24 Mai 4min
Should you be direct at work — or more polite?
In this episode, we explore one of the most important workplace communication questions:Is it better to be direct — or polite?You’ll learn the advantages and disadvantages of both communication styles...
17 Mai 3min
