Language is the vehicle for transmitting knowledge, and today in our world, knowledge is one of the key factors in gaining your competitive edge.

1. Become a More Effective Communicator by
Mastering the Language!
By
Terry H. Hill
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Whether you are consulting with your accountant about your business finances, negotiating a
contract with a supplier, or making a presentation to your staff, understanding and speaking the
language can help you communicate more effectively and accomplish your goals more efficiently.
Language is the method of human communication, either spoken or written. Not only is language a
means of communicating thoughts and ideas, but it also forges friendships, cultural ties, and economic
relationships. Language is the vehicle for transmitting knowledge, and today in our world, knowledge is one of the
key factors in gaining your competitive edge. Implementing valuable knowledge creates prosperity and growth. We
have all witnessed and experienced revolutionary changes in our lives with the advent of the Internet! Within the
last decade---thanks to the Internet---access to limitless knowledge is at our fingertips, and millions of people
across the world are able to communicate and to exchange ideas with each other on every continent. People across
the world are able to do this not only because these various technological advances exist, but also because they
share a common language, namely, English. English is recognized as the international language of business,
finance, and technology.
With this worldwide access to the Internet’s vast knowledge inventory and with the recognition of
English as the international language, global productivity is on the rise and is unstoppable, and the
power of language becomes even more evident!
Our productivity depends on the power of language to persuade. Persuasion is the “name of the game!”
Advertisers who want us to buy their products know it; politicians who want our vote know it; and government
leaders who want to advance their agendas and minimize their weaknesses know it. Spinning, parsing, and
propagandizing are all common persuasive language skills. So are inspiring, encouraging, and comforting!
Linguists have said that language creates and conveys the culture. So, too, in the world of business: Language
conveys the business culture.
Words have a very significant impact on the way people are perceived and respected. Developing a
great vocabulary is one of the most overlooked ways to improve our image. A common myth is that
improving one’s vocabulary is useful only if you were a writer or public speakers. However, the truth is that
everyone benefits from it, both personally and professionally. The importance of vocabulary is noted by several
scientific studies that report that the strength of a person's business vocabulary is the single greatest measure of
predicting income!
Terry H. Hill is an author, consultant, trainer, mentor, and the founder/managing partner of Legacy Associates, Inc., a business consulting firm
based in Sarasota, Florida. Legacy, http://www.legacyai.com, is the parent company of the online small business, entrepreneurship, and
management training website, http://www.TrainingforEntrepreneurs.com.

2. Become a More Effective Communicator by
Mastering the Language!
By
Terry H. Hill
2
Over 70 years of research at the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation has conclusively shown
that improving your vocabulary is one of the greatest investments you can make in your future.
Additional research completed by other universities, along with The Human Engineering Laboratory, has proven
that people with superior vocabularies:
• Have Higher IQs
• Read Faster and Comprehend More
• Write Faster and with Greater Clarity
• Command Greater Respect
• Make More Money
• Are Considered More Intelligent
• Are Better Communicators
• Are Better and More Confident Public Speakers
Research shows that the best way to learn new vocabulary is to read, read, and then, read more!
The selection of the right words to communicate your message is not an easy task. Samuel Clemens, a.k.a., Mark
Twain, once wrote that the difference between “the right word” and “the almost right word” is like the difference
between "lightning" and the" lightning bug." Observing vocabulary in a natural context (business documents,
business books, or trade magazine articles) will help you use your new vocabulary correctly. Further studies show
that the more an individual reads, the greater their comprehension becomes. This is important because when an
individual comprehends a message accurately, he is more likely to send an accurate return message.
A good business vocabulary helps to ensure that what you say is what you want to convey! Whether
you are talking to a supplier on the telephone, taking a customer on a tour of your warehouse, or providing
directions to an employee, the accurate use of a good business vocabulary makes you a more effective
communicator.
Copyright © 2010 Terry H. Hill, Training for Entrepreneurs.com
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Terry H. Hill is an author, consultant, trainer, mentor, and the founder/managing partner of Legacy Associates, Inc., a business consulting firm
based in Sarasota, Florida. Legacy, http://www.legacyai.com, is the parent company of the online small business, entrepreneurship, and
management training website, http://www.TrainingforEntrepreneurs.com.