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Does your dog bite? I happened to see the attached clip recently. In my opinion it is one of the greatest moments in comedy film history. As with any great comedy, its brilliance comes from its simplicity. That said, when you analyse it, you can see that how even a simple scene requires several different bits to come together to deliver comedy gold; most of all I think the immaculate delivery of the final payoff line from Graham Stark (who incidentally appeared in most of the Pink Panther films playing different characters). This wonderful scene gives us an important reminder about the danger that assumptions play in how we communicate. Key to our success as communicators is to help people understand. That means providing sufficient clarity to help people see what an issue means in their local situation without leaving too much space where people have questions unanswered so guess or assume. Just because something might be obvious to you doesn’t mean it will be understood as well by someone else. This is even more the case if members of your audiences are doing totally different roles, maybe working in different countries or reading something in a language they don’t fully speak. If the message is important then it is our responsibility to make sure meaning and the resultant actions required are very clear. There are lots of ways you can do this. Concentrating on using simple words, short sentences and/or bullet points in your writing, using online tools to measure readability or asking colleagues (especially from other countries) to read something in advance to help confirm that it can easily be understood are some ways. There are others.  Words matter but even when you get them broadly right, Inspector Clouseau reminds us they may still not be understood if you’re not really clear. #communications #comedy #understanding https://lnkd.in/eypmFBwH   

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https://lnkd.in/dADt8b6J " "Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide! #chickenjokes #poultryhumor #funnyanimals #barnyardcomedy #featheredfriends #eggspectations #cluckyjokes #fowlplay #hilarioushen #crackingup"

Every single time I see something like this, I light up! We are moving in the right direction with every first! Keep it going, super stars, it's getting better and better! #disability #disabilityinclusion #disabilityadvocate

🌟 Celebrating the Power of Representation! 🌈 Seeing a member of the #disabledcommunity take the main stage fills my heart with joy. Representation matters, and it has been a game-changer in my own journey. 🚀 My success truly started to accelerate after I became disabled in 2021. Since then, I've been on a profound road to acceptance and adapting to the accommodations I need as a hearing and physically impaired person. 🌍 However, this journey wasn't without its challenges. Over the past few years, as I grappled with worsening health, I faced the shadows of depression and suicidal ideation. Yet, every step of the way, I've worked towards defining my "new normal." If this is something you are experiencing, you are not alone. I hope sharing my story provides a testament to resilience and the transformative power of embracing our unique experiences. The transformation has been incredible! ✨ Since 2021, I've had the honor of delivering a TEDx Talk winning the 2023 The Stevie® Awards for 2023 Executive of the Year as #CEO of my AI Ethics consulting company AMP Solutions LLC, winning the Gold Viddy award for hosting Navigating Abroad, becoming a published #author, and stepping into the role of a professional #keynotespeaker. Learn more here: www.lisathee.com My key themes revolve around Career Agility, inspired by my disability journey and book, "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days," where I delve into the highs and lows of this transformative path at www.lisathee.com/go Curious to learn more about my journey? 📘 I invite you to grab a copy of my book – a chronicle of triumph over adversity, a guide to rebooting your career, and a source of inspiration for navigating life's challenges. 🛒 As I reflect on my journey, I'm grateful for the inspirations that fueled my resilience. Shoutout to Keely Cat-Wells, Selma Blair, Wendy Turner-Williams and Emily Ladau for being role models of strength and courage. 🌟 Let's continue championing diversity and representation, paving the way for more voices to be heard and celebrated! 🌐 #representationmatters #DisabilityInclusion #CareerAgility #MentalHealthAwareness #Inspiration

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Apparently, #Breakdancing is big once again. That being said, enjoy my #documentary about the best #breakdancers in the industry, on their world tour. #comedy #director #writer #storytelling #youtube #NewYorkCity #NYC #newyork #videoproduction #video #raygun #olympics

Sometimes people do not understand the impact they just made. 📌As a daughter, aunt, sister, friend, and professional, I’m cheering on every single thing about this moment & that it is the first of many more to come! 👏🏽 #inclusion #projectplanning #stakeholderengagement #equipped

A paws-itive step in the right direction! #representationmatters because we tend to put people with #disabilities into silos, thinking that they are not a part of society, our communities, our companies, our families. We tend to think that those who are are the exceptions...unfortunately that is often the case because they are separated by human-made silos of policies, programs, products, and places that create barriers to access and limit their worlds and ours. That said, let's appreciate this first and use it as the start of a long path of #inclusion. #abilitynotdisability #dei #enablebydesign