Friendship and "Wicked": How the Movie Unravels the Power of Words to Harm or Heal
In L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , the Wicked Witch of the West is a one-dimensional villain, a shadowy figure of menace....
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Using AI to improve human communication
Insights from leading thinkers on communication trends and business ethics.
Amanda Nurse
Nov 132 min read
5 Ways to Build A Better Business
Picture this: You’re at the counter of an airline after one cancelled flight and another looming. You’ve finally reached the front of the...
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Julian Guthrie
Nov 53 min read
Words as Weapons: What Happened to Respect in Political Discourse?
“Comrade Kamala,” “crazy,” “dumb as a rock,” “low IQ”—Vice President Kamala Harris has faced relentless attacks in her run for the White...
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Amanda Nurse
Oct 303 min read
Can Workplace Bullying Really Cost Companies Billions?
Is a rise in bullying complaints a good sign? In an unexpected way, it might be. That’s the news out of the U.K., where a recent survey...
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Carolyne Zinko
Oct 224 min read
Are Your Work Emails Really Private?
When people first hear about Reflect AI, they sometimes ask if it’s "spying" on employees. And yet, they have no problem with spellcheck...
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Amanda Nurse
Oct 163 min read
The Damage of an LOL Culture and Looking the Other Way
What happens when workplace accountability and ethics are ignored and employees dismiss suspected illegal activity with a carefree email...
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Amanda Nurse
Oct 93 min read
How Periods and Emojis in Business Communications Can Affect Your Bottom Line
How can a tiny dot at the end of a sentence or text mean different things to different generations? Consider these sentences: “I wish we...
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Amanda Nurse
Oct 23 min read
To Text or Not To Text: The Multi-Million-Dollar Question About Off-Channel Communication At Work
At first glance, sending a quick Whatsapp message is a convenient shortcut for communicating at work. But when on the job — especially in...
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Amanda Nurse
Sep 253 min read
The Price of Callous Communication: Language that Tarnishes Trust
"They're f---king morons," an executive said about immigrants grinding away on a project. “That's why white people are at the top of the...
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Amanda Nurse
Sep 184 min read
How Racist Words Hurt the WNBA and its Players
Smack talk among athletes is common in sports. It’s part psychological advantage, part swagger, and rivalry adds intensity. It’s one...
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Amanda Nurse
Sep 113 min read
Can AI Technology Help Prevent Violence?
Just hours before the Apalachee High School shooting, Colt Gray sent ominous text messages to his mother: "You’ll see what happens" and...
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Alphy Staff
Sep 43 min read
Adapt to Overcome: A Mantra for Swimming, Wheelchair Tennis, and Challenging Biases Against Disability
Alyssa Gialamas swam in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. But unlike freestyle superstar Katie Ledecky, who won her the 14th Olympic medal of...
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Amanda Nurse
Aug 283 min read
Albertsons and Kroger Merger Under Fire: Spoliation Scandal Sparks Federal Scrutiny
When does deleting a digital communication amount to more than just erasing a blurb on your cell phone or sending an email to the digital...
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Amanda Nurse
Aug 144 min read
Not A Scary, Faceless AI: How Alphy’s Reflect AI Stands Out
Artificial intelligence is made out to be a scary beast that’s only going to get bigger and more dangerous in the future. It’ll take over...
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Amanda Nurse
Aug 73 min read
Workplace Language: How Reflect AI Bridges Cultural Gaps
When words carry weight, the impact of what we say can be profound. It’s too easy to inadvertently say something inappropriate due to...
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Amanda Nurse
Jul 313 min read
How Old is Too Old at Work?
In the working world, it’s crucial to evaluate individuals based on their abilities, rather than how old (or young) they are. Ageism is a...
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Sheldon Popiel
Jul 243 min read
Pivot Your Startup? Pivot Your Brand, Too!
I'm a brand guy. Whether it’s enjoying my favorite whisky — its name, logo, and personality are as important to me as the color, aroma,...
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Carolyne Zinko
Jul 174 min read
AI and the New California Workplace Safety Law: What You Need to Know
If you oversee a workplace in California with more than 10 employees, here’s important news for you. As of July 1, a new state law — the...
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Julian Guthrie
Jul 25 min read
From Storytelling to Compliance: Reimagining Risk Management With Reflect AI
As an award-winning journalist and a New York Times best-selling author, my career has revolved around the power of words and their...
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Amanda Nurse
Jun 263 min read
Emojis in Work Emails and Digital Comms: Small Images, Big Consequences
Want to use a vomit emoji in work emails? Take care when on the job — what we write is always up for scrutiny, whether it’s a company...
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