“We have two ways to meet: virtual AND in-person.” “Hospitals function best when they serve the person AND the community.” “I like bananas AND apples.” What happens when we stress the AND? The meaningful words on either side are tossed away, forgotten. And for what? A conjunction. This is a pattern I often hear in my clients when giving a talk or presentation. Interestingly, I do not hear this vocal pattern in conversation or daily speech. I would love for the stress to be on the significant AND interesting words. This week…Read on.