More Vocablary Changes

Tom Suddes | November 21, 2006

Wherever we go people really seem to be impacted by the For Impact Change in Vocabulary. This week, I wanted to leave you with more word changes …

“Words are Important!!!”
Tom Peters

OLD THINKING	NEW THINKING
Fundraising	Sales
Tax Deductible	Success to Significance
Manage	Build & Maximize
Fundraiser	Opportunity Presenter
Beggar	Matchmaker
Peer-to-peer	Professional Presentation
Solicitation	Any other Word!!!
Trading Dollars	Want to Help
Cold Calls	Predisposition
Appointment	Visit
Face-to-face	Shoulder-to-shoulder
Solo Selling	Team Selling
Debate	Dialogue
Telling	Selling
Talking	Listening
3-Ring Binders	Presentation Tools
Powerpoints	Napkins
Objections	Challenges
A Job	A Calling
People-Oriented	Talent-Focused
Skills	Passion
Bureaucracy	Social Entrepreneurship
No Risk	Failure
Perfection	Prototype
Sustainability	Put Yourself out of Business

I would encourage you to share these vocabulary changes with your entire team including your board. Go one step further and develop your own ‘team vocabulary’ or team language.

How does this change the way you FUND your Vision??

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