January 20, 2009Reader discussion and contest – Brand Aid
Win a copy of my new SpeakStrong book by contributing to my Reader Discussions:
I invite you to post ideas in two new Reader Discussions. You just might with a copy of my new SpeakStrong book. Here is the first one.
1) The last sentence-stem in the Brand Aid Article differentiates you from others. It says, “I am the only one who…” I was refining my own answers to that question and thought – I should ask you what you think.
Please join my discussion and share your input on my SpeakStrong Brand.
In your mind, what differentiates what I do from what others do? There are thousands of communication and life skill newsletters out there. Why are you reading this one? If someone asked you why you read this and you answered, “Meryl is the only one who…” how would you finish the sentence? Please post your answer below.
The second discussion is a what if. Please post your ideas on that here. Thanks.
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Meryl is above all consistent. I can expect to find researched communications skills that are beneficial to all involved. Moreso, I can expect feedback for my own questions & share my suggestions. Everyone deserves respectful communication & this is the place to develop talking & listening productively & with a sense of satisfaction.
Comment by dorothy — January 21, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
Meryl gets to the point.
Comment by Pam — January 21, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
“Meryl is the only one who…:
…gives you the actual tools it takes to communicate, i.e., she gives you the words in one or more sentences. Not many others do that. So often I have been encouraged by those who say “Well just tell him that you ….” but they don’t provide the tools: actual words. Sometimes my stumbling block in communicating is that I know what I want to say, but I get too deep into intellectualizing it or I’m too emotional, so that what comes out does little to deliver my intended message.
…provides real life examples with suggested worded solutions. The right words delivered in the right context are so important.
…takes feedback from readers and is brave enough to admit mistakes and errors. You don’t see that in print too often!
…asks others to submit comments like this which help her improve her services, newsletters and expertise.
Comment by Gabrielle Lucci — January 21, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
Meryl is the only one who:
Walks the talk. Other coaches may smile winningly and invite feedback – but I sometimes receive the impression that they are merely paying lip service to this important tool (in simpler terms, their actions speak so loudly that I can’t hear what they’re saying). Not only does Meryl invite feedback, she actually does something with it……openly! That takes courage – that is role modeling – that is transparency to the point of vulnerability – and we love her for it!
Comment by Suzanne Gillies — January 21, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
Meryl is the one who ………. understands. She is honest and open. She gives ‘on the money’ well-researched tips that I can use to enhance my every-day communication skills. And, believe me, I mean what I say, and am nevery mean when I say it!
Comment by Julie — January 21, 2009 @ 3:56 pm
Meryl is the only one who teaches us to express our will without diminishing our humility. We typically associate strong will with arrogance, and expect humble people to be timid. But the truly great, transformational leaders, such as Gandhi and Martin Luther King, are willful and humble. It is a rare and valuable skill.
Comment by Lee Beaumont — January 21, 2009 @ 4:56 pm
Meryl is a communicator who …
gets to the heart of an issue deeply, quickly, succinctly, and with grace. She helps me see the world in an eloquent way!
Comment by Barbara McNichol — January 22, 2009 @ 8:36 am
I like Lee Beaumont’s opinion a great deal. I’m going to take that idea and alter it slightly to make a point of my own. Thanks, Lee.
Balancing the strength of our will with the grace of our humility is a (mostly joyful) lifelong exercise of continually re-aligning the scales. We might trip up on our own tightrope now and again, but with the skills of will and humility as the net beneath us, we will always strive toward healthy growth.
Meryl is the one who demonstrates how to strive toward healthy growth.
Comment by kym — January 22, 2009 @ 11:52 am
Meryl is the only one I have run in to that routinely demonstrates the kind of balance I am drawn to in others. What that means to me is she goes beyond just presenting the magician’s secrets. She weighs the value of obtaining the desired result in others by what she says and how she says it, with what is going on internally for herself when she is saying it. There is a certain power to be had in effective speaking, but for the speaker to be at their best, a conscience needs to be present, and I frequently see that conscience at work in Meryl. I am grateful to have that behavior modeled for me, even if I’m not very good at it myself. Thanks, Meryl.
Comment by Kathleen — February 27, 2010 @ 10:08 am
Meryl is the only one who thoughtfully analyzes all input, both words and hearts, and learns new and better ways to communicate, which she then generously communicates to others effectively.
Comment by Sharon — March 3, 2010 @ 8:11 pm
Meryl is the only one who has the sensibility to approach her communciation style from female view with a male attitude. Her suggestions and stories can apply to both genders effectively.
Comment by Lisa — March 4, 2010 @ 6:39 am
Meryl doesn’t offer advice that makes us lose our ground. We can still be a person and stand up for what we believe in. It helps us feel both sides of the conversation and makes us aware of what we are saying. It’s easy to react to a situation, but it is always better to step back and think about what you say instead of hurting someone cause they hurt you (even if they didn’t mean to). She always states that it isn’t easy, but if we try, we can achieve. Meryl also doesn’t criticize. Every one has emotions and they aren’t always easy to control, but with Speak Strong it helps turn those emotions into positives instead of negatives. And when you promote positive, it is returned.
Comment by Lorie Boulanger — March 4, 2010 @ 7:52 am