I was speaking with a group; we were engaged in strategy planning. At the end of the conversation someone shared with me the following: “I really appreciate how thoughtful you are with your language.” I appreciated that they shared their thoughts with me…but, I was glad to know my thoughtfulness was noticed.
Sustained motivation and change comes when coupled with reflection and not only action. To motivate and change you must be thoughtful in what you share, when you share, and how you share.
I stopped screaming to be heard…people were threatened.
I stopped speaking just to speak…people weren’t listening.
I started being thoughtful with my language.I started being intentional with my voice.
I’m ok with inspiring introspection and not action without intention.
That’s how you change hearts and minds not actions for a moment.