People, Power and Possibilities with Donna Fisher
Words are very powerful. And yet I often see people being very careless with their words and thus missing out on opportunities. Be selective, thoughtful and picky about choosing words that convey the right kind of energy to engage people and create positive experiences.
Here are some "magic" words to include in your conversations:
"Oh, by the way" is an easy way to transition conversation into a request or a more productive topic.
Example, "Oh, by the way, I wanted to ask you about . . . ."
"I just had a thought" is great when something someone says truly triggers an idea in your head.
Example: "A few minutes ago you mentioned . . .. I just had a thought that Jane Jones would be a good contact for you and here's why . . . ."
"Would (instead of could) you help" conveys that you are asking for the person's willingness (rather than their ability). And by using the word "help" you are actually tapping into people's natural, desire to be of help and support.
Example: George, I'm in the process of . . . . Would you help me with . . . "
I believe that, in general, people want to help. They want to give and contribute. Sometimes it's all in how you ask, though, that influences their response. Practice using these "magic" words to make requests that trigger a positive response.
_____________________________________________________________ Donna Fisher believes in the power of people to connect and communicate to create new possibilities. She is a Certified Speaking Professional, author, drummer, Nia White Belt and business owner. Author: Power Networking, Professional Networking for Dummies, People Power, and Power NetWeaving
www.donnafisher.com
Houston, TX
713-789-2484
Email: Donna
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