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Absolute implies conclusion, the end, no more discussion, complete. Any absolute expression eliminates further creative thought and closes off wiggle room or increases the resistance to change or alteration. What absolute terms show up in your language?
The words you use make up a significant element of the impact you have on others, on what you cause. But in this simple note I specifically want to alert you to the effect they have on you, on the thoughts that follow (or rather, don’t).
Over the last few weeks I regularly been asked by clients and friends for presentation advice and whilst there is no definitive and recurring “Simon’s Tip List”, I’ve been noticing the thoughts that consistently resonated. This simple note focuses on the magnetic, even hypnotic power for the words you may not currently be conscious of using.
We communicate non-verbally all the time, and not always deliberately or desirably!
When connecting and collaborating with others, most of us are, to some degree, aware of our body language and both consciously and unconsciously pick up on the signals being communicated through the body language of others. The meeting of these two message-communication units (you and them) often dictates the quality of connection and the can predicate the likely success of the outcome.
