The Power of Words

If you live in the U.S., and perhaps if you don't, you will likely hear Dr. Martin Luther Jr.'s now famous, "I have a dream," speech today on the news as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

I am reminded by the power of conviction as expressed through speech.

The power can catalyze many consequences - it can create change and it can anger some. It takes courage to step into this space.

It is disappointing to me that we are not hearing powerful words from any of the presidential candidates. I want a leader who is not so worried about saying the tiniest thing wrong - I would like to see a leader with real vision and real conviction, and the capacity to catalyze a movement.

And then I think about our meetings rooms in Corporate America. We could use more powerful words there, too. Perhaps some of you work for an organization that is driven by a deep and moving vision, but I know few such organizations. Have you shared your vision lately?

Comments

[Terrence Seamon]

Well said, Lisa.

And good point about using more powerful words to elevate the discourse in our corporate meeting rooms.

Terry

[eugene chuang garg]

Great speech yes. I agree there is a great power to word and speech.