Really well-written and thought-provoking piece. The "trust me" line especially made me pause and reflect on whether I use language like that myself.
Trust is usually built more through showing rather than telling. Earned through consistent actions and signals more than direct persuasion.
Interestingly, I think the word "story" can sometimes create resistance or scepticism in some business environments, because it risks sounding manufactured or overly constructed rather than authentic, even when the underlying intention is genuine.
Really well-written and thought-provoking piece. The "trust me" line especially made me pause and reflect on whether I use language like that myself.
Trust is usually built more through showing rather than telling. Earned through consistent actions and signals more than direct persuasion.
Interestingly, I think the word "story" can sometimes create resistance or scepticism in some business environments, because it risks sounding manufactured or overly constructed rather than authentic, even when the underlying intention is genuine.
Thank you Melanie. I’m glad you enjoyed it.