From politics to pop culture, language played a significant role in shaping the events of 2022 – and how people perceived them. Here are the top language moments of the year, as selected by maslansky + partners.
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3 tips for communicating more effecting about your school

Schools aren’t just institutions of learning. They’re businesses fighting for customers. And that makes it important to know what you’re communicating – and using the right language. Here are 3 tips for communicating effectively about your school and the value it provides.
The 3 Themes of the Midterm Elections

President Lee Carter and CEO Michael Maslansky are joined by Partner Ben Feller to uncover the three main themes that are defining this midterm cycle. And why the message that resonates in each of these themes is usually from the party or candidates playing offense rather than defense.
You Need a Personal Messaging Strategy

President Lee Carter is joined by Partners Keith Yazmir and Ben Feller for a conversation on how to use language strategy in your everyday life — from meetings, to customer service interactions, to any presentation setting.
The Secret to Improving Your Brand’s Reputation

President Lee Carter and CEO Michael Maslansky are joined by Senior Vice President Katie Cronen to discuss one of the often overlooked elements of reputation management, the effective use of language, message, and narrative.
Listening to your audience with active empathy

To practice active empathy start by asking yourself, why does your audience do what they do? Why do they believe what they believe? You’re going to create messaging that’s very different than if you start just by asking, what do I want to say?
You Win the Debate by Framing the Debate

President Lee Carter and CEO Michael Maslansky are joined by Partner Ben Feller to talk about the value of personalization, why keeping it simple in your messaging gets you further, and what the idea of credibility and plausibility mean in a post-truth era.
How to Change Someone’s Mind

President Lee Carter, CEO Michael Maslansky, and Partner Keith Yazmir highlight what it means to practice active empathy; the need for understanding your audience, especially if you don’t agree with them; and how successful empathy can drive growth for your company.
Differentiation: How You Stand Out From Competition

Using examples like “zero proof” non-alcoholic beverages, a “no hoops” rewards credit card, and an insurance company that “looks for ways to say yes,” President Lee Carter, CEO Michael Maslansky, and Vice President Will Howard highlight the tools you need you stand out from the crowd.