Conscious Quote by Frances Hesselbein
“I feel passionately about how I express myself. Language is the greatest motivating force. You can phrase something positively and inspire people to do their best, or negatively and make them feel worried, uncertain, and self-conscious. You can talk at a fast pace and people will get nervous, feel afraid to bring up extraneous thoughts. But those are the very thoughts that might be most important! They might represent that person's best thinking. If you're rushed, you're simply not going to get at that extra level of thinking.”
About This Quote
Language shapes perception and performance; tone and pacing influence confidence and creativity.
In simple terms: Words affect mood and thought.
Key Takeaway
Choose positive, measured language.
Themes
communication
psychology
motivation
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- leadership coaching
- team meetings
- creative brainstorming
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
framing
cognitive bias
tempo
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your tone affect listener confidence?
- When do you need to slow down for deeper ideas?
A Different Perspective
Overly positive language may seem insincere; fast pace can cause misinterpretation.
![“I feel passionately about issues, and I don't hide my emotions from people. I am not a focus group-tested, blow-dried candidate or governor. Now that has always made some people, you know, uneasy. Some people like that style, some people don't. [...] But I am not a bully.” quote by Chris Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a1/chris-christie-1382_blow_i-feel-passionately-about-issues-and-i-d_2712906.jpg)
