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🐿️ Horns - The IPT Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 25
💼 Business Communication
  1. In New York City, car horns are used for many reasons, not just to express annoyance. They help communicate traffic situations quickly.
  2. Drivers in NYC often resolve conflicts fast by using their horns, while in other places, politeness can slow things down.
  3. Creating clear ways to share information, like dashboards, can help teams work better together and solve issues faster.

Recipient-First: Principles for Clear, Effective Communication

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jun 25
🚌 Education Communication
  1. Start with the main point to make your message clear. This way, busy readers can quickly get to the most important information without getting lost in details.
  2. Use simple language and avoid jargon to make your communication accessible. It helps everyone understand, whether they are experts or beginners.
  3. Be clear and organized in your writing. Tell people what you're going to say, say it, and then summarize it so they remember the key points.

Conflict Resolution in a sentence

Devansh’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. To solve conflicts, it's important for everyone to express their needs clearly. When people can understand each other's perspectives, issues can often be resolved quickly.
  2. Before we can listen to others, we need to feel heard ourselves. Emotions can block our ability to empathize, so it's vital to talk about our feelings first.
  3. Conflict resolution is like being a superhero in a chaotic situation. It takes skill and empathy to help others connect and rebuild trust amidst emotional challenges.

🐿️ Horns - The IPT Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 19 Aug 25
💼 Business Communication
  1. New York drivers regularly use their horns to communicate, not just to express annoyance. This shows how important clear signaling can be in resolving conflicts quickly.
  2. In busy cities, being direct and loud can help traffic move more smoothly, unlike places with more reserved communication styles.
  3. Using tools that share information quickly, like dashboards, can help teams be more transparent about issues and improve decision-making.
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Another Great Digital Identity Podcast

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 18 Aug 25
🎙 Podcasts Communication
  1. Podcasts are a great way to learn about complex topics like digital identity while doing other tasks. You can listen while walking, driving, or even doing dishes.
  2. Digital Identity Digest is a useful podcast that covers the latest in digital identity and standards. It offers short episodes that are easy to understand.
  3. It's beneficial to keep track of interesting points from podcasts, but finding a way to take notes while listening can be tricky. There might be better tools out there to help with this.

Get on your soapbox

davidj.substack • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 25
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Historically, people shared messages publicly by speaking to crowds in person since most weren't literate. This made direct communication important.
  2. As technology advanced, broadcasting to larger audiences became possible, but the challenge has always been making messages relevant to everyone.
  3. With tools like AI, we can now address individuals personally based on their preferences, which could make communication more engaging or even manipulative.

Join my new subscriber chat

The Engineering Manager • 0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 25
💼 Business Communication
  1. There's a new chat space for subscribers called The Engineering Manager subscriber chat. It's a place where you can talk and connect with others who follow the same interest.
  2. In this chat, the host will share questions and updates for everyone to discuss. It’s like being part of a group conversation or a live hangout.
  3. You can try it out for free for 7 days if you subscribe. This gives you access to all posts and updates related to the chat.

Sentences That Bring Clarity at Work

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 18 Nov 25
💼 Business Communication
  1. Listening to others and trying to understand their views first can help reduce arguments and improve communication.
  2. Asking clear questions helps clarify discussions and keeps everyone focused on the main point without going off track.
  3. Challenging ideas with thoughtful questions can lead to better decisions and a clearer understanding of goals.

AI: The New Template Engine for the Uninspired

Navaneeth’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 25
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. AI is just making our boring content faster to produce. Instead of improving our ideas, it's helping us spread the same unoriginal messages.
  2. Many websites and emails now look and sound the same because everyone is using AI with the same prompts. This leads to a lack of creativity and uniqueness.
  3. To stand out, you need to use AI as a tool to enhance your original thoughts, not as a replacement. Authenticity is your best edge in a world full of similar content.

Why are you talking so much?

Respectful Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 26
💼 Business Communication
  1. Listen twice as much as you talk when pitching or selling; asking more questions helps you reach your real goal instead of just delivering a presentation.
  2. Ask about the investor’s interests and investment thesis so you can show how your company aligns; listening builds trust and proves you can take advice.
  3. Treat meetings as a chance to evaluate fit and long-term compatibility, since an investor will be involved for years; make sure you enjoy working with them.

🐿️ Reflexes - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 26
💼 Business Communication
  1. Small details and subtle signals can change meaning and outcomes. Building reflexes to notice and fix those small errors pays big dividends.
  2. Watch for three common thinking errors: assuming others' motives without asking, ruling out options too quickly, and deferring to authority. When you spot them, ask direct questions, explore alternatives, and choose what actually fits your situation.
  3. Train simple habits like pausing, interrupting to check assumptions, and coaching people to self-correct. Those habits make teams catch and fix cognitive mistakes quickly.

🐿️ Keep Hot Food Hot… - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 26
💼 Business Communication
  1. Short, catchy phrases repeated often stick in people’s heads and change how they act.
  2. Repeating the same message across channels and meetings turns it into an internalized habit—keep at it until people start begging you to stop.
  3. Repetition is a powerful influence tool that can be used for good or ill, so use it intentionally and ethically to reinforce important behaviors.

Public Criticism: Why Engaging Doesn't Work

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 26
💼 Business Communication
  1. Public disputes don't have clear winners because every side can offer plausible counterarguments, leaving neutral observers unsure.
  2. Don't engage in public criticism; either stay silent or post a short line that you don't discuss such matters publicly.
  3. Responding usually harms more than helps: allies already believe you, opponents will twist your words, and gossip-seekers just feed on the spectacle, so silence protects your reputation.

Talking Fast and Justifying Less

Human Programming • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Communication
  1. Talking faster can quiet your inner critic and stop you from overthinking, which helps you actually listen and be more present in conversations.
  2. Saying things as they come, without over-justifying, makes talks more playful and collaborative and builds confidence to act without getting stuck.
  3. Practice talking fast in low-stakes situations to develop the habit, but remember there are times when slow, thoughtful speech is better.