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Leaders who appear to be following opinion may in fact be creating it.53 Whether or not one considers this leadership or manipulation, it undermines claims to popular control.
James S. Fishkin • Democracy When the People Are Thinking: Revitalizing Our Politics Through Public Deliberation
And therein lies an essential lesson of linguistic context: Popular perception can overwhelm truth and accuracy in establishing a communication connection. Or, in plain English, it’s not what you say, it’s what people hear that matters. Moreover, words that had certain definitions when your grandparents were your age may have an entirely different
... See moreFrank Luntz • Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear
➌ Don’t be a fraud.
Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, • Smart Brevity
Flawed and dishonest assertions like this pollute the public discourse and mislead good people who make the mistake of believing things said by the president of the United States.
nationalreview.com • Trump’s Disgraceful Endgame
- Write down the precise outcome you want
Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, • Smart Brevity
Don’t be fancy—be effective.
Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, • Smart Brevity
So from a business perspective, you should tell consumers something that gives them a brand-new take on an old idea (and then, in accordance with rule number four, tell them again and again). The combination of surprise and intrigue creates a compelling message. Although often executed with humor, what matters most is that the message brings a sens
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