Do you want to know the quickest way to success, and the quickest way to empower others to succeed?
The experts say that THE WORDS we use in our everyday conversations and in our thoughts determine:
• Our mood
• Our reputation
• Our destiny
The same applies to LEADERS! With the all the leadership and management training classes I have attended over the years, the single most provocative and enlightening revelation that I have learned is — the power of words.
Do you want to become an instant Leader? It does take certain skill sets, abilities, and charisma, yes. It also takes choosing the right vocabulary words.
Changing our vocabulary words means changing our vocabulary habits.
My first example is one of my favorites. Use the word, “problem,” in a sentence. Go ahead. Say the sentence silently to yourself. Now, substitute the word “problem” with the word “challenge” in the same sentence. How differently do you feel? It is subtle. And at the same time, very powerful.
I have officially eliminated the word, problem, from my spoken vocabulary. I use the word, challenge, instead.
Leaders use the challenge word often. It means things are solvable. Goals can be reached. Success is possible.
A Few Other Vocabulary Samples:
Instead of the words on the left, try saying the more empowering words on the right:
lazy |
storing energy |
but |
and |
problem |
challenge |
exhausted |
recharging |
overwhelmed |
in demand |
I failed |
I learned |
I should |
I will |
I messed up |
I recommit |
I experience the words in the left column every day. But, I choose to use the words in the right column… when I remember! Awareness is the key.