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(1). A specialty or area of expertise. The term is often used to avoid answering a question you don’t know the answer to.
“Well, international taxation of fishing leases isn’t exactly my bailywick, but I have a few partners who’ll be able to help you. I took the liberty of inviting all of them to this meeting.”
(1). Another way of describing the sporadic and (most likely) canned emails you send your clients every few months to make it look like you’re regularly in touch with them.
“Great talking to you, Richard. Let’s be sure to keep the line of communication open on that mortgage you’re thinking about. Remember – I’m here for YOU!”
(1). A person designated in a meeting to encourage honesty and candor (even though most questions are planted by management to make it look like everyone is happy and supportive).
“Okay, Mike…you’re going to be the Yoda in the staff meeting today. We want you to make sure people are speaking their minds. Here are some questions you might want to encourage people to ask.”
