| Inspiring Workplaces |
ISSUE 972 - May 17, 2023 |
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We All Win With More Inclusive Language |
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With the NHL hockey playoffs underway it's timely to consider this interesting bit of research:
When a sports team loses, their fans tend to say, "They lost," but when their team wins, fans tend to say, "We won!" (And sadly for Edmonton Oilers' and Toronto Maple Leafs' fans, there's not too much "we" talk likely happening this week!)
Now consider if this same mindset was used in the workplace. Do you or your colleagues sometimes take credit for victories that you really had nothing to do with, and conversely use language that suggest others were to blame when things go bad or mistakes are made? (Helpful hint: this is a fabulous way to earn a reputation as a work jerk.)
Research also shows that leaders who use the pronoun "we" more often than "I" are more respected and trusted. It's simply more inclusive to use "we": It signals that you're not being a puck hog and you recognize that success always requires a team effort.
It's a simple language shift, but when we all do it (see what I did there?) we will definitely contribute to a more inclusive, team mindset.
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Mike's Fun at Work Tip |
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A fun meeting icebreaker question: Did you ever get sent to the principal's office and if so, what for? And if not a trip to the principal's office, what did you get in trouble for from your teachers?
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Quote of the Week |
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“Kindness is the most important currency you can trade in, in business and in art.” James Burrows
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Funny Business |
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As seen on a real estate sign for a house being sold across the street from a cemetery:
Quiet Neighbors Across the Street!
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