When you speak, what matters more:
Their admiration — or their trust?
A catchy phrase might impress someone for the moment.
But the best words don’t leave people impressed.
They leave people understood.
“Look at me” grabs the spotlight.
“I see you” turns it onto them. It invites connection.
Guess which one leads to a deeper conversation?
Now, what would change in your conversations if you prioritized connection over cleverness?
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“On slide 19, I clearly stated this …” Of course you did. But your audience didn’t get it. And that’s the end of the story.
Quite early in our lives we learn that when we fall from a tree, it hurts. We accustom to it and learn to be careful
Short reminder: If you don’t decide on what matters most, you’re effectively delegating that decision to your audience. What’s your focus for today?
