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So, regardless of what or how you feel, T.H.I.N.K before you speak. Download free chapters from the author's book Leadership Matters for more insights and inspiration.
- Lee Colan
Lee J. Colan, PhD, is a leadership adviser and consultant...
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15 dic 2021 · This THINK acronym and infographic helps us communicate more kindly with others. Originally the THINK acronym was created to help reduce online bullying (to be used before posting something on Social Media), but it's actually useful for all our communications...
27 lug 2023 · The acronym T.H.I.N.K is an important reminder to help make good decisions and think before you act or speak. It stands for Truth, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kindness. This acronym encourages people to assess the possible outcome of their actions and words before they act or say them.
- Pause to See If You Really Have Something to say.
- Before You Speak Consider Your audience.
- Consider Your Purpose Before You speak.
- Make Sure You're Being Specific in What You say.
- Consider The Words You choose.
- Don't Make assumptions.
- Be Aware of Your Body Language and Tone of Voice.
- Bonus: How to Be A Quick Thinker
- Why It’S Important to Think Before You Speak
- What Is The T.H.I.N.K. Acronym and How to Use It
Children are often told that if they don't have anything nice to say, they shouldn’t say anything at all. While this admonition mainly pertains to gossip and negativity, you can take it a step further. Remind yourself to not say anything if you don’t have anything valuable to say. This is an important element of good conversation and social skills....
Are you about to lose your cool in front of your boss? Is that hysterical off-color joke something you really want to share in front of your mother-in-law? Do you really want to offer your political opinion at the family birthday dinner? All of your thoughts and feelings aren't appropriate for all people. Think carefully before you speak how your w...
Before you speak, make sure that you have a clear purpose behind what you are saying. Are you trying to build rapport? Share your ideas? Clarify something? Make sure that your purpose is in line with what you are saying by measuring your words, monitoring your mood, and considering your tone of voice. This is particularly important if you have stro...
When you don't provide a point of reference for your listener, you are likely to miscommunicate. Rather than referring to specific things without naming them, be as specific as possible. For example, if you ask, “Are you sure you want to do that?” then your listener doesn't know what the “that” is you are asking for — or why you're asking if he or ...
Our use of language provides an insight into our education, where we grew up, and our thoughts and feelings. Are you speaking with someone who has a very different background than you do? Perhaps you need to alter your choice of words so your listener is able to feel more comfortable in the conversation. Slang, curse words, and even humorous remark...
Sometimes we create scenarios in our heads that can cause us to speak in a way that doesn't reflect the real situation. For example, perhaps you haven't heard from a friend for a while, and you assume he is ignoring you. When you finally do speak to this friend, thinking he's been pushing you aside, you might have a bit of an attitude or reveal you...
Remember, communication is more than just words. How you hold your body, whether or not you appear distracted, the tone of voice you use — these all contribute to the message you are communicating. If you're unsure of your audience, or you have strong emotions going into the conversation, try to use open or neutral body languageand tone of voice. W...
Whether you're in a work setting or in a personal encounter, thinking before you speak requires the ability to think on your feet — if you don't want to put one of those feet in your mouth. Quick thinking is required in professional situations when you're asked a question you aren't prepared for, or you're called on to speak about a topic without p...
Do you know how much power lies within your words? Imagine the feeling of saying something in haste, only to wish you could reel those words back in like a runaway kite. It's essential to think before you speak because words have the power to create an impact – be it magical or catastrophic. The implications of our words often go far beyond what we...
The word T.H.I.N.K. is an acronym that stands for: T– Is what I'm saying True? H– Is it Helpful? I– Is it Inspiring? N– Is it Necessary? K– Is it Kind? So before you open your mouth to say something, measure your words carefully using the above acronym. If your words fail this test, it’s best to remain silent rather than speak out of turn. This wil...
29 gen 2017 · Do you need to even speak? Learn how the acronym t.h.i.n.k. will help you immensely in communicating with others. Hi, I'm Hari Kalymnios from http://thethoug...
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31 ott 2020 · Note down some responses you would like to give in these situations in the future. 2. Plan some generic positive remarks, comments, or stories you can use when asked to speak up without notice. 3. Think of some questions you can ask to change the conversation topic or deflect the conversation to another person.
25 feb 2017 · I was recently reminded of an old acronym T.H.I.N.K that might be useful to try on for size: T – How do I know that what I am about to read/share/say is true?
