Words Matter
More and more recently, the Coaching Team has become aware of just how much words matter. Our enhanced awareness and reflections have given us a heightened appreciation regarding the impact of our words.
Speaking for myself, I find that I spend much more time when drafting emails, writing thank you notes, and even these newsletters. In the past, there were many times where I was in the habit of hurriedly crafting a message, sending it out, and then regretting I didn’t take more time to focus on the words to ensure I was communicating the intended meaning.
The coaching skills I’ve been working on developing, such as presence, listening, clarifying and reflecting, have taught me to pause and really think about what it is I actually want to communicate. Please allow me to share my process; I just start writing to get something on the page, go back and review, and literally ask myself, “What are you really trying to say here?” Simply asking that question helps me refine my words to drill down to my real message.
Here are some questions to spark further exploration on your part:
- What skills help you communicate your message clearly?
- What is your process for making sure you are saying what you mean and meaning what you say?
- What gets in the way?
Remember – Words Matter!
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The Pennsylvania Key
