Got this this morning in an email and thought you worker bees would appreciate it ...

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Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars?

Here's a way to change all that.

1. Before your next meeting, seminar, or conference call, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5"x 5" is a good size. Divide the card into columns - five across and five down. That will give you 25 one-inch blocks.

2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:

* synergy
* strategic fit
* core competencies
* best practice
* bottom line
* revisit
* take that off-line
* 24/7
* out of the loop
* benchmark
* value-added
* proactive
* win-win
* think outside the box
* fast track * result-driven
* empower (or empowerment)
* knowledge base
* at the end of the day
* touch base
* mind set
* client focus(ed)
* paradigm
* game plan
* leverage

3. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases spoken by the speaker.

4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout.... "BULLSHIT!"