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Watch Your Language, Dude

There are many languages spoken in the business world, but the language with which I’m most familiar—standard American business English—is heading for the endangered species list. The use of idioms, clichés, and slang in business seems to be at an all-time high, and I think these communications shortcuts are impeding our ability to understand one another and “dummying down” some intelligent people.

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My Business Wants to Help Your Business

Judy Ferraro & Associates, Inc. was founded with the goal of using business experience combined with strong listening skills to teach others to hone and develop business expertise through interactive training seminars and workshops. Why not let your business teams develop the skills they need to improve their management, sales and administrative capabilities ...And have some fun in the process.

Judy Ferraro is president of Judy Ferraro & Associates Inc., a sales development and training company based in the Chicago area. She has more than 30 years of professional sales experience, including 20-plus years in the scrap industry. As a hobby, Ferraro worked in Chicago’s improv and stand-up comedy circuit for several years. Her approach to sales training combines sales techniques with listening skills while making sure everyone has a few laughs during the process.She can be reached at 630/243-6860 or judy@judyferraro.com.