Tolerance at any level can be a challenge while working. Depending on the employer(s), you may be subjected to "corporate talk". When "Leadership" calls a meeting, you may be bombarded with an obscene amount of corporate talk (bubble up, circle back, action item, buy-in, deep-dive, pain point...).

How do you tolerate these word salads, especially if overemployed & required to attend these meetings? Do you use bingo boards? Do you half-listen, but continue to work? Share with the class!

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