Demystifying Corporate Buzzwords

A Practical Guide to Clear Business Communication

S. Gary Snodgrass

Buzzwords: Your Secret Weapon . . . or Your Fastest Way to Lose Credibility

Whether you love them, hate them, or use them without thinking, buzzwords shape the way business gets done. They can open doors—or close minds.

In this practical, engaging guide, former Fortune 100 executive and C-suite advisor S. Gary Snodgrass shows you how to

• decode fifty of today’s most-used corporate buzzwords and unpack what they mean, when they work, and when they don’t;

• spot and stop jargon misuse before it derails your message;

• adapt your language for different audiences so you’re heard, understood, and respected;

• avoid buzzword burnout with tools to keep your communication clear, fresh, and compelling.

With real-world case studies, interactive self-assessments, and even a few “Buzzwords with a Wink” to remind you that business language can be both sharp and fun, this is not a dictionary—it’s a survival guide. Whether you’re a leader, aspiring professional, educator, or just someone who wants to stop rolling your eyes in meetings, Demystifying Corporate Buzzwords will change the way you think about the words you work with.

Clear communication isn’t optional. It’s your competitive edge.

S. Gary Snodgrass is the retired executive vice president and chief human resources officer of a Fortune 100 company. He also served for a decade on the board of a NASDAQ-traded company, where he was lead independent director and chair of major committees.

An accomplished author, Snodgrass has written two previous books—When Your Career Means Business and Stepping Up: 12 Ways to Rev Up, Revitalize, or Renew Your Career—and is a frequent speaker on business strategy, leadership, career management, and communications. He has led numerous corporate strategy sessions and serves on the adjunct faculty at Trinity College of Jacksonville and Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. He holds an MBA and a BS in business administration.

Deeply committed to public leadership and community service, Snodgrass also served two terms as mayor of St. Augustine Beach, Florida. To learn more, visit sgarysnodgrass.com.