One Apple A Day #427 - Words create Worlds
How much attention do you put on the words you use?
A few days ago, while I was checking the news online, a headline captured my attention. It was about UN chief António Guterres who, during an of the year press event, called all countries in the world for a renewed commitment to a "rules-based global order".
Words create worlds.
They have this power.
This is why it is so important to choose wisely the words that you use.
In your own life but it's even more critical when you are a leader. As leaders, the language we use helps shape the cultures we lead.
So, what does a "rules-based global order" says about the world the leader of UN envision? To me, it talks about a world based on fear and lack of trust. It talks about protecting the status-quo instead of moving towards the future.
Is this the world that you want?
I know for sure it's not the world that I want.
I'm ready to commit to a "values-inspired global vision". One driven by trust, love, compassion, forward thinking.
What about your words?
Are they reflecting the world that you want to create in your life?