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"Together" a simple and powerful word
Hello everyone,
we talk a lot about frames. I admire Lucio's way of using few words to create powerful and complex frames.
Here is one that I like to use: "together".
It's really simple. The frame is: collaboration.
Example:
Me: We're going to do this.
Me: We're going to do this together.
How to use it
Just sprinkle it in your interactions as you see fit. Just a pinch is enough. If there is an adversarial frame going on, I would recommend 2 tablespoons to a cup.
If you use it with success, let me know as this will reinforce it for other forum members.
Cheers!
Absolutely!
I also use it very often.
Either directly stated, or implied, as in this recent exchange:
Meet and talk = we decide together
I avoid letting her pick the place, but I also avoid picking it myself (plus, save time rather than chatting :).
Yeah, I love this implied frame.
Let's meet and talk.
Meta: repetition for learning.
It's a great frame as there is a mental picture of two (or more) people coming together and negotiating, which also implies win-win.
That is what I meant by "powerful and complex frames with few words" (no flattery, my impression). There are few words but the mental image is powerful. Leader-like++
I mean that a leader evokes images through stories in people's mind of a shared and common goal. That's what this formulation achieves. Elegant!
Thanks!
