How do your people talk to you?

What words do they use?

And what do those words suggest?
Disempowered, passively following?
Empowered, active doing?

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Here is a short list of “disempowered phrases” that passive followers use:

- Request permission to . . .

- I would like to . . .

- What should I do about . . .

- Do you think we should . . .

- Could we . . .

Here is a short list of “empowered phrases” that active doers use:

- I intend to . . .

- I plan on . . .

- I will . . .

- We will . . .

Marquet, L. David. Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders (pp. 82-83). Kindle Edition.

Now, reflect.

What are you doing to encourage passivity?
What are you doing to discourage empowered action?

Look at your calendar.
What will be your next chance to practice mindfully NOT doing those things?

Set a reminder.

Record your observations.

Ben and David
StrategyTeaming.com