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How Words Work with Jack Fox

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Caps Framework
Credibility
Explanation Before Answer
Language
Lying and Deception
Communication
Pronouns
Truth
Silence
Deception
Yes
Memory Vs Performance
Deception Language
Convincing Language
Avoiding
Persuading
Selecting
Explaining
But (word)
Ownership

How Words Work with Jack Fox is about the language you choose and the authority it creates or destroys.

In this podcast, you will learn how words and phrases commonly used in lying, manipulation, and avoidance also show up in everyday communication, and why using that language causes people to doubt you, question you, or stop listening.

Each episode breaks down a specific language pattern, explain... more

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Jack Fox
Host of How Words Work with Jack Fox; creator of Never a Truer Word; focuses on language, deception, and credibility.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Informative and to the point

    Love Jack's work - he gives practical examples and tools to use in your life.

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    5
    Anonymous
    United States3 months ago
  • Love Jack's work - he gives practical examples and tools to use in your life.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States3 months ago
  • An Essential Listen for Word Lovers

    This podcast is an essential resource for anyone wanting to deeply understand exactly how words work. Words are an integral part of everyday experience, so it’s prudent to deepen your understanding of how they’re used, and interpreted, by different types of people. I’ve recommended Jack’s podcasts to my friends, and now I’m recommending this one to you, the reader of this review.

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    KaelinH
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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A practical, no-nonsense look at how language shapes credibility and authority. Each episode analyzes a specific pattern used in deception, avoidance, or persuasion, and shows how ordinary speakers often slip into those patterns when explaining themselves, defending positions, or negotiating. The host offers actionable techniques to remove misleading language, replace placeholders with direct statements, and speak with clarity and confidence. Notable is the solo-host format that centers on a clear framework (CAPS) and concrete examples, making it useful for professionals in communications, leadership, sales, and marketing who want to improve persuasiveness and trust in everyday and high-stakes conversations.

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