The Yiddish language has gifted English speakers with some irresistibly punchy words that defy direct translation, but are instantly understandable: schmuck, schmooze, schtick, tchatchke, bupkes, klutz, the list goes on. Chutzpah is often defined as nerve, gall, insolence, arrogance and supreme self-confidence. Fernando Trabanco Fotografía/Getty Images
The Yiddish language has gifted English speakers with some irresistibly punchy words that defy direct translation, but are instantly understandable: schmuck, schmooze, schtick, tchatchke, bupkes, klutz, the list goes on.
Chutzpah is a word that should be in everyone s Yiddish arsenal. If you re not familiar with chutzpah, it s often defined in the dictionary as nerve, gall, insolence, arrogance and supreme self-confidence. But as with all Yiddish words, there s a subtle flavor to chutzpah that eludes easy translation into English.
Nike Names New North America VP Following Sneaker-Resale Scandal
Sarah Mensah will replace Ann Herbert, a 25-year Nike veteran who resigned last week amid following a report into her son s sneaker re-sale business.
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Nike Inc (
NKE) - Get Report named a new head of its North American division Tuesday following the surprise resignation last week of Ann Herbert following a report focused on her son s sneaker re-sale business.
Nike said Sarah Mensah will take on the role of vice president and general manager for North America Herbet s previous role alongside the naming of Amy Montagne as VP and GM for the Asia Pacific and Latin America region. A third executive post was filled by Aaron Cain, who was named VP and GM for the group s Men s division, reporting to Michael Spillane.
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