The power of “you”

you handUsing the word “you” can prompt action. Using the words “we” or “us” can prompt inaction or passivity.

I like how  worded it in her story at How to Kill A Persuasive Speech With One Tiny Word – Business 2 Community:

Mazur says that the the most important word in any presentation is “you” because it gets people to take action and responsibility for what you’re telling them to do.

It can also increase offenses and adds a sense of precocious demand to those who use it, but it can sure be effective!

A view of the Clinton Affair from the world perspective

A news story I wrote in college on February 2, 1998

“These are good times for the American people,” claimed President Bill Clinton during the State of the Union address Tuesday.  Yet, while Clinton spoke of “good times,” the American people watched the presidency sink beneath scandal and possible impeachment.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, allegations were made that Clinton had a sexual relationship in 1995 and 1996 with then-21-year-old, Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.  Yet, while under oath, both Clinton and Lewinsky said they never had sex.

If Whitewater independent council, Kenneth Starr, proves Clinton lied or told Lewinsky to lie in her sworn affidavit, impeachment looms before a president already stricken with scandals. Continue reading