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The Power Of "We" Its difficult to step out of your own shoes (and ego), and allow others to help you grow, succeed or achieve. After all, we all love to take credit for something that we had a part in, even with a limited role. For example, look at movie credits. You see how many people are listed even guy who swept floor behind scenes gets his few seconds of fame in credits!
Oftentimes when speaking, we focus on singular: "I", "Me", and "My". That is: "I completed this job" or "I want it my way" or "Me! Me! Me!" But it doesn't work that way! Not if you want to successfully persuade your people towards your side.
CHALLENGE: In everyday life, when speaking to others use words like "we" and "us" rather than very common singular words. It helps identify with others and makes them feel as though they are an integral part of a team. They'll quickly notice it! In fact, if you're lucky enough, you might even see one of them perk up and crack a smile of excitement.
A great leader focuses their efforts on praising their team and uses words like "We", "Us" and "the Team". Not only does it inspire others to achieve further success with you, but it also builds rapport so theyll want to work with you again.
Besides, its much more powerful to say "We." Its much more intimidating to say "We confronted, we conquered." It'll sound like youve got a big following behind you, and with right persuasive communication techniques, you soon will!
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