Activism and engagement is highly reliant on using the power of words and empathy to get results. Used strategically, the right word or phrase can unlock results much faster than simple activism can.

In Episode 2 - a Word Power episode - I share fifteen words or phrases which can act as a hammer or a chisel, depending on how they are used, to carve a path to real results from officials.

In case you don't want to listen to the episode, here are the fifteen words or phrases anyway. Enjoy!

1. It is the law
2. It is in the rule book
3. You MUST follow the spirit of the law
4. You MUST follow the intent of the law
5. We cannot afford to lose another year
6. What about the next generation?
7. Can we afford to postpone this for the next generation to deal with?
8. This is what the public expects
9. What would you do in my place?
10. We cannot miss this opportunity
11. You are suffering as much as we are
12. Will your boss/board/voters/investors buy this?
13. Fight vs Struggle
14. This is all I have
15. Actions have consequences