There's something about the use of alliteration that registers phrases and statements in your mind so that they stick with you and are easily recalled.
"The Top of the Eye Chart." is a speech I was impelled to give when I was experiencing vision challenges. I had to read an eye chart so frequently that I reached the point I could recite it with my eyes closed. Well, not quite. However, that big, bold "E" at the top became emblazoned in my mind. From that came the speech and along with it a realization that there are numerous empowering words that begin with the letter, "E".
For example: Leaders who exhibit energy and enthusiasm engage others in their vision and mission. Individuals want to be a part of whatever it is represented by that energy and enthusiasm. The excitement builds. As a result even more people embrace the purpose and are eagerly swept up in it as the events unfold. Their united efforts result in exceptional success.
Alliteration notwithstanding, the previous statement about leadership is tried, tested and true. Now just where is the "T" on that eye chart?
Funny little links in the workings of the human brain, I don't know why the old trainers used to call these links donkey bridges. Mnemonics are now believed to be stimulated by relatively closely related neuro structures in the brain. I personally remember my Aunt Pauline speaking at a family event I believe it was wedding anniversary for her parents,the feeling of the talk and how people reacted to the word and sentiment struck me deeply.
ReplyDeleteI now deliver training and always use cognitively, behaviorally and affectionately directed materials that drive my core messages through. I love the E is a good letter approach, EMWUU are all the same letter being dyslexic which means I get a lot good letter when I look at the eye chart.
I guess it doesn't matter if the story is about letters, an illness or growing up with loving parents if you can resonate your positive emotions in such a ways as to bring my emotions into resonance with your, you can link knowledge and skills to that transference. I love working using my whole body mind and sprite, my past and present and powerful creative stories spoken and written by others. Being able to see all of those positive aspect of the letter E each time you were looking at that chart, must have been helpful in dealing with that uncertain situation. But having a positive brain in the first place is what makes all the difference, the only thing on that chart is the letter E big and bold and striking and strong, there was no energy or excitement there, that all came from you.
Thanks for being my mentor.