Grab Them With A Headline
- Leslie Nydick
- 11 minutes ago
- 1 min read
When we want the attention of
a colleague, a client, a vendor
or our management team,
we need to invite their attention.
Whether we are in a meeting,
passing them in a hallway,
or sending an email,
how we say it or write it
will determine if they will listen.
Here is an example:
Original: Can we talk for 10 minutes?
Revised: I have an idea of how to increase our revenue, so let’s meet.
The first version sounds like a time burden.
The revised one offers exciting potential.
Another example:
Original: We need to talk.
Revised: I want to tell you about a hack to expedite the project.
The original sounds like doom and gloom.
The new version sounds time-worthy.
When you want someone’s attention,
grab them with a headline.
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