August 29, 2010Song Helps to SpeakStrong #3: Critter Tales

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Many of our neighbors have dogs. Some have great relationships and their dogs do what they want, including coming whenthey call. Others train their dogs not to come, thinking they’re training them to come.

When their dog harasses someone (for example, me…) these people angrily shout, “Come here!” If he does come, they scold him. They go on and on about how horrible the dog is. Hmmm… not real inviting! Usually the dogs ignore their owners and do whatever they wish.

Our cat comes almost every time we call her, because she knows she’s into something good. We even sing to her. She prances around in response to us singing her praises, rubbing against every corner and chair leg she can find.

A PowerPhrase is as strong as it needs to be and no stronger. For many of us, learning to Speak Strong means sweetening it up. It can even mean singing. You might not want to open your board meeting that way – but if you hum a tune on your way over, you just might find the whole discussion goes more smoothly.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, my cat is singing to me, and I’d like to go listen. Purrrrr.

I am planning how-to webinars this fall, so do stay tuned, plus my SpeakStrong book give lots of very practical tips about how to express emotions in ways that empower everyone.