Sunday, October 15, 2017

How to Phrase Things in a Way that Gives you an Edge in the Workplace & Community

Phrasing; the particular form of words or order of words that determines the intention and / or priority of a statement. In phrasing, one could either gather significant substance or be put off from the statement. Phrasing thus - is incredibly important in News Conferences, Business statements and even in common scenarios like a Bar or a Club. Phrasing actually is a technique.

So how do you phrase things in a dominant, masculine and yet self-preserving manner? You do it by training yourself, thinking for yourself and ultimately using logical thinking. The reason why I don't include reading others is because you need to be able to form this ability on your own rather than follow others particular elements. It produces poor adaptation to simply (and constantly) use others examples to fulfill some sort of change that should come from yourself, and your Mind.

Order is Very Important.
Many times phrasing things right is simply a matter of what position the word is in within a sentence. For example, if you are trying to prove someone wrong based on what you define to be a stupid statement then starting off by saying "he's just plain stupid" is often a poor way of going about it. Why? Because firstly, by starting with "he's" you are giving that person possession and first priority in the sentence. Second, there is no intellectual component to simply saying "he's stupid" so this sentence could only possibly appeal to someone who already thinks this way about the person.

So if you are so set on saying the person is stupid, instead saying something like "do you hear what he said, what kind of sense does that make?". This can actually have a better effect because instead of appealing to an emotional sentiment you are instead causing someone to instinctively think about what that person is saying. In addition, you are exposing the flaws in what is likely a brainless pompous statement.

If you are communicating with someone that is below you in an organization or company, and you are in a difficult situation - and the advice of this party suggests a particular decision is "a huge risk for us"  and you then respond in the company of others "he says its a risk" that would be again, lending possession to someone who (apparently) you may not agree with. Take note the context here - that person may or may not be right. But certainly, if this person is lower than you - why would you emphasize that persons role in the statement versus the flaw in it?
So instead saying "Its a risk he says" in a sarcastic manner - would fundamentally diminish any form of agreement with that person especially in the scenario where your other fellow employees agree with your risk-assessment.

These are all important considerations and believe it or not, many people (even those in Administrative positions) have failed at this. There are also times where people slip-up, and a minor slip-up can cost you your reputation, or at least can cause embarrassment. Its a bad habit to get into not forming the right word order. In that, studying articles such as this one here is a huge advantage in the Workplace and Community. 

Take note that many powerful leaders have adapted their own unique style and form of wording. Notice for instance, not just HOW Public Figures deliver speeches but more, think about the WHY. Eventually, when you master this concept it becomes natural (second-nature) to use these techniques. Sure, you still have to think about it -  but instead of 5 seconds you take a half-a-second.

Now - not all leaders may exhibit these adaptations. Perhaps some have to try harder than others. Still, if anyone takes leadership from them it will be someone who analyzes these techniques and applies them in a superior manner.
Not just these - but all tactical concepts associated with gaining not just support, but gaining & utilizing important game-changing resources.
Belief and Personal habits are key in starting and maintaining the cascade of success. 
For if we rely on supplementary factors then we lose as soon as those are abrogated. As such only the core inner strength and knowledge can perpetuate the ideas central to success. Leadership and heroism are powerful elements in showing human potential. A capable human, mastering the art of communication and language is truly a masterpiece.

Many have conquered their goals and even others solely through this technique.

Even when faced with serious adversity - mastering communication, with self and others becomes a decisive win.

OBLIGATORY ROLE IN WORDING

I have implemented communication in key areas effectively by understanding the train of thought of those who are curious.

 Expecting (predicting) the responses of others to critical challenges is also key in mastering the art of communication. Whether it be a question posed or a complex analysis, poorly timed responses and "impulsive wording" can be a death nail to effective communication. 

For example, you wouldn't offer a promotion to someone who is actively going against the rules of a company - even if that person offers to buy you a drink. 
Yet some have been weak enough to fall for this. Things have to be executed according to what is proper by your own beliefs and defined guidelines. Contradicting that is often then classified as "impulsive responding" or emoted response.

Similarly, you wouldn't release a Blog update, or a company front page update that changes dramatically in wording from the last one. Some might think that it is no longer the person who owns the company writing and without announcing a change that another may be picking up where you left off - it will leave viewers confused. 

To be definitive is to be effective. 
To constantly question whether a decision should be made based on the opinion of people who aren't seeing all of the evidence (or information) needed to properly assess the correct decision would be foolish and improper.

Corrections can also be made by re-phrasing statements. There are indeed, times when you might slip up - due to the stresses of daily life/work - and in those cases - shit happens. If there is no direct control over that situation then sometimes utilizing an alternative explanation (even if stretching the circumstances) is the proper remediation.

PAYING ATTENTION TO AUDIENCE CUE'S AND GIVING EACH SUBJECT PROPORTIONAL ATTENTION
How do you appear in public?

Do you spend too much time talking about the things people don't want to hear? Or do you speak effectively? Do you wonder how band leaders and football teams garner so much attention? Its the concept. One action for every other sentence. Not each action for each sentence.

People don't always want to hear the explanation of a problem that they already have formed an opinion on - so instead, you do things that influence internal guidance - the feelings already within the people that you yourself believe in - and understand are the methods to success. If you take upon an objective then that objective, to which your audience is synchronized, is the primary focus of the conversation.

News articles and other things that may indirectly reinforce that point should be given brief intention, and more as a REFERENCE POINT. If you obsess on tackling smaller issues then your audience will believe (rightfully so) that you are WASTING TIME. Not just your time, but theirs. So they will turn to a more effective leader.

THE POWER OF BEING BOLD

It is also much worth the understanding, that being bold (but not reckless) is an incredibly leader-making and sustaining trait. Being bold is the power of being courageous; taking unprecedented risks even - when it is deemed the outcome shall justify the initiative. 

Notice I didn't say that "the end shall justify the means" because 1.) I like to be creative and 2.) It doesn't make sense as we aren't talking about methods or "means" nor are we necessarily incurring "bad actions" to obtain success.








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