Ice Chip #25

Congratulations Ice Chippers!

Several of you took a moment to check your “Remember the Ice” pulse and saw how you have been doing with this uniue concept.  On last week’s exercise of 30 “(k)notty word” statements, nine of you were quick to respond with some very creative empowering alternatives.

So here are the winners of a complimentary copy of Remember the Ice and Other Paradigm Shifts.  Some chose the audio version to keep tuned in while driving, walking, or just chilling out at the office or at home.  Thank you for your diligent efforts!

Ann from New South Wales, Australia — Jerry from San Diego, California — Darlene from League City, Texas — Martin from Manchester, England — Kristin from Biloxi, Mississippi — Patricia from Mexico, Mexico — Isabel from Sugarland, Texas — Laurel from Anchorage, Alaska — and Karen from Fremont, California.

Here are some of their empowering alternatives.

I don’t just want to ask my kids to help.  I would appreciate my children’s input.

It’s not normal to act this way.  Have you considered an alternative behavior?

Can’t you do better than that?  I have seen you do better.

Don’t run red.  Wait for the green light.

I don’t believe what I just saw.  What I just saw was amazing.  or  Can you believe what we just saw?

They’re not going to say anything I haven’t heard before.  They’re going to share something new.

He didn’t want him to play three days in a row.  He wanted him to rest between games.

It wasn’t an issue.  It was my pleasure to offer assistance.

She doesn’t know what she is talking about.  She may be missing osome of the facts.

I’m not supposed to be talking with you.  I need to work by myself for the time being.  Let’s talk later.

If I didn’t know any better.  I do know better.

They just don’t understand the importance of the meeting.  Hopefully they will understand the importance of the meeting.

Don’t you think it will work?  Do you think it will work?

It doesn’t get any better than this.  It just keeps getting better and better.

I don’t feel that way.  Let me share how I’m feeling.  or  My feelings are different than that.

Don’t smoke.  No smoking allowed.  or  This is a smoke free zone.

You aren’t much help here.  How do you think we can get this done?

Wouldn’t you like to see that again?  Would you like to see that again?

I shouldn’t have done that.  I’ll do that differently next time.

I won’t be able to make it.  I have another appointment, can we re-schedule?

Don’t miss out on this special event.  Make sure to get to this special event.

Aren’t you going to go to the fair?  Are you going to the fair?

I am not going to do that ever again.  That’s the last time I will do that!

Don’t you think I know what’s best for you?  I want the bet for you.  Let’s talk about it.

You don’t need to worry about that.  This has been taken care of.

Do not get our of the vehicle.  Please stay in the car.

Don’t staple yur paayment to the bill.  Please keep your payment separate from the bill.

There won’t be any abuses with this program.  Our program will be positive and well disciplined.

It’s  March Madness.  Don”t miss a minute.  It’s March Madness, catch every game on ESPN.

Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.  Take care of your friends if they have had too much to drink.

Well done!!!  Enjoy your copy of the book.

        There is Power in the Clarity of your Articulation. ™

Would you like a chance at this exercise?  We will do it again.  Watch for your chance to work your articulation magic in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, have a phenomenal week, and remember:  Use your empowering word choice.

Best regards from Alaska,

Bob

August 11, 2009 | Filed Under Ice Chips, RTI 

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