Ego vs Contribution (61)
Selina Iddon welcomes listeners back and delves into the intricate relationship between communication, ego, and the impact of language. She explores the role of leadership in empowering others and supporting their choices, highlighting the importance of direct communication paired with kindness. The episode underscores how effective communication can influence personal and professional relationships positively. Selina wraps up with closing remarks, summarizing the key insights from the discussion.
Key Points
- Empowering others through language fosters collaboration and reduces conflict.
- Offering suggestions with phrases like "Have you considered?" encourages open-mindedness and shared decision-making.
- Replacing directive language with supportive communication can transform management into effective leadership.
We quite often mean well when trying to help others, however depending on the language we use can affect both effectiveness and also the experience we leave others with.
If we consciously want to contribute, then our use of language is very important. If you want to make a difference to others and find people not wanting to listen to you, it may well be the words you use are landing as ego rather than contribution.
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