Trainer’s Guide
The Power of (the Right) Words
75
The Power of (the right) Words
z
“The time is always right to do what is
right.”
Martin Luther King
z
“You can’t build a reputation on what
you are going to do.”
Henry Ford
z
“Never let the
fear of striking out get in
your way.”
Babe Ruth
Show OH 75 (The Power of (the right) Words).
Say: Using powerful quotes or success stories can really reinforce the
viewpoint that you are presenting. Speechwriters use
this tactic all the time
to add interest or to drive home a point. Compare these two statements:
¾ “Keep trying.”
¾ “Don’t give up. Even Michael Jordan didn’t make his high-school
basketball team on the first try.”
Workshop 1 for New County Directors
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Rev/Dec., 2006