Corporate Speak 101
“Run it up the flagpole.”
What is ask leadership.
“This is a low‑hanging fruit.”
What is the easiest option.
“I’ll give you a few minutes back.”
What is we’re ending early.
“Per my last email…”
What is I already told you.
“Big picture.”
What is overall strategy.
“Take this offline.”
What is let’s stop talking about this in front of everyone.
"Deck"
What is presentation / powerpoint.
“Let’s double‑click.”
What is go deeper.
“Just bubbling this up.”
What is following up.
“Let’s pressure test this.”
What is see if it works.
“Let’s assess, align and execute"
What is get everyone to agree.
“Move the needle.”
What is make an impact, keep momentum, drive for results.
“Let’s level‑set.”
What is make sure we’re on the same page.
“Gentle reminder.”
What is I need this now.
“Cross‑functional.”
What is multiple teams involved.
"Let's cascade."
What is deliver the information to everyone.
“This is a strategic pivot.”
What is a change in direction.
“We’re at time.”
What is stop talking now.
“As discussed.”
What is we talked about this already.
“Operating model.”
What is how we work.
“Parking lot this.”
What is postpone the discussion.
"Hope carrot"
Selling points to discuss when speaking with a candidate.
“Any final thoughts?”
What is please don’t add anything.
"Can I buy a vowel?"
What is please respond.
“At a high level…”
What is simplifying the explanation.