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Mar 07 2017

When your word is your bond, practice “PC.”

My job is to put words to work for my customers. To research, create and assemble the best possible combination of letters to tell their story and tell it well. I love the challenge, I love the creativity required of me and I love interviewing new people and finding out what motivates them to do what they do. Getting your business noticed with words that work is what I do but here is the bigger question – what should you do with words? If you’re not writing them and have hired someone like me to do your blogging, what do words have to do with you? Simply this: be the kind of person who gives their word and then lives up to the promises they contain.

The main message in this blog is to be a person of integrity. Your word is your bond.  I’m sure you’ve even heard the expression “put your money where your mouth is.” Essentially, this is reminding us to be the kind of person who both speaks and takes action, action that is true to our word. Yes we sign contracts and enter into agreements with one another and yes, we shake hands to “seal the deal.” Ultimately however, it’s our word that matters most. It’s how you speak to one another. The specific words, the language you choose. It’s the consistency between what you say, what you write and what you actually do.  These are the things that matter most. If you say you are going to do something (and I mean anything from agreeing to connect two people on LinkedIn to completing a 6 month long contract of service) giving your word is all that you have to both earn, then stake, your reputation on.

When words matter this much and social media has taken the world by storm, putting words to work (and working well) is more critical than ever before. The point about consistency, referenced above, is so important when it comes to social media in particular. Saying one thing, while posting another (even on your personal page) is a perfect example of being mindful and conscious of your words and where and how they appear. There has never been a more appropriate time to practice what I like to call “PC.” No, not being “politically correct” although of course that’s important but to “Pause and Consider.”  That is, take the time to pause, whether writing or speaking, sending an email or even dashing off a quick text, to consider the impact of your words. If we all just took the time to incorporate a little more “PC” into our lives perhaps the world would be a better place entirely. When words matter this much – will you pause and consider? Will you take the time to put words to work well for you?

 

When you give your word, keep your word, live your word.

As Owner and Principal partner of “Writing Right For You” Sheralyn is a Communications Strategist – working together with entrepreneurs to maximize profit through effective use of the written word. Looking for web content that works, blog articles that engage or communications strategies that help you get noticed?  Contact Sheralyn today. Sheralyn is also the mother of two children now entering the “terrible and terrific teens” and spends her free time volunteering for several non-profit organizations.

Sheralyn Roman B.A., B.Ed.

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Written by Dwania Peele · Categorized: Sheralyn Roman · Tagged: bond, integrity, Linkedin, pause and consider, put your money where your mouth is, putting words to work, Sheralyn Roman, words, Writing Right For You

Feb 10 2014

Enhancing Communication

anna

Throughout our business and personal lives we meet wonderful and unique characters and those memories remain with us.  We encounter individuals that have a personality that we may define as odd or quirky and yet we are drawn to them because of the individuality.  They add to our own enlightenment and growth in being able to communicate.

We also encounter some very quiet and simplistic characters and with these lovely individuals we admire the uniformity and calmness in their methods of communicating their thoughts and feelings. Once again they teach us new methods to communicate as well.

There are all types in between from quirky to simple and how lucky we are to be able to meet them all.  Each individual is an inspiration of communication.  Even those that do not communicate well are an inspiration on what we want to avoid and maybe what we can teach.  I get excited when I meet someone new.  I tune my ears and open myself up to the wonders of meeting a new friend or colleague along with honing my skills on how to be an effective communicator.

The most important part of communicating is LISTENING!

In this quick paced and ever-moving world we hurry through everything; including our conversations.  As a matter of fact, I can sense that the next words coming from someone are before I have even finished my thought.  Did they hear me and my ideas all the way through?  Have I answered their concerns and they weren’t even paying attention?

There are some tips when trying to effectively communicate:

  1.  LISTEN! You need to know the question before answering.  You can take a lot of information away from the conversation that will help you in future if you stop and really listen!!!
  2. Two way speaking is very important.  Focus on the person you are speaking with and train your mind to STOP trying to find the immediate answer. Take a breath before replying and if you don’t have the answer or want to take the time to think over your thoughts tell them so. The answer, “I believe I really would like to think this through”, is much more thoughtful than a half hearted, “Sure”.
  3. Know that there are different communication styles and you need to know how you communicate and what others need to hear and feel to understand you.  I am happy to help with different communications styles as I love to explore this avenue and enlighten others.

Speak with integrity. Your enthusiasm and honesty shows through to your words and sincerity is the key.  Be yourself and explore!

Anna Ottaviani is a Board Certified NLP Master Practitioner & Master Coach, Board Certified Master Hypnotherapist,Creating Your Future® , Time Line® Therapist Practitioner and Reiki Master. Her methods are unique and tailored to each individual client. She can be reached at www.sucessfullyyou.ca or by phone at 289-221-5772. You can follow her onFacebook 

Written by Dwania Peele · Categorized: Anna Ottaviani · Tagged: Anna Ottaviani, business, business development, Business Woman, Canadian Small Business Women, coaching, communicate, communication, communication style, conversation, entrepreneur, integrity, listen, successfully you

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