Words are such fun. I have been sharing Facebook posts which tickle my funny bone recently. It is great to get a smile from playing with words. I am fascinated by how changing one word can adjust how people feel and react. In some cases, you choice of words can be very powerful.
One of my favorites comes from my husband, who is an infectious disease specialist. He had collaborated with researchers in England to bring a new treatment system to the US. He went into the initial meeting with farm managers, telling them this was a "disease of management" and proceeded to tell them what to do. Funny enough, he met with resistance. What those managers heard was "you are a bad manager" which made them defensive and insulted. We brainstormed and changed the wording to "this is a manageable disease" and the entire reception was transformed. Now the managers were empowered to use their skills to solve the problem. Choose your words carefully, but be sure to have fun as well.
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Liza HollandAuthorI have always loved words and reading. I was that kid that had her nose in a book to and from school. The crossing guard saw me coming and stopped traffic so I didn’t have to look up! As I grew into professional life, I did lots of writing - published articles, newsletters, ads, white papers, reports, grants, op eds, blogs, you name it. Recently, I took what would up being a sabbatical to Europe. My husband was offered a great opportunity and we spent a year in Belgium and a year in Ireland. It was magical. I did so many things I never had time for, including joining a writing group. Having time to think, I came back to Kentucky with 2, count them, 2 book ideas. I hope to share the journey of the coming to fruition with you.Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
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