The Powerful Phrases For Positive People (Part 2)

Henry Reyenga


"Thank You”

"Thank you” is an acknowledgment of the other person's generosity. It recognizes the other person's kindness and the effort that person made to think of us. "Thank you” says we appreciate a job well done and the time someone devoted to develop his or her talents to perform for us or provide a skilled service. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 88). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"Thank You”

Saying thanks and gestures of thanks are expressions of our love or kind thoughts about an individual. Whenever we give even a small gift, the saying really is true that "it's the thought that counts.” But what's most important is that we put our thoughts into action with a gesture: a card, a gift, or any expression of "Thank you. I appreciate you. You do good work and that work helped me.” DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 90). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"Thank You” Blesses the Givers

People like to be thanked and they need to be thanked! The well of kindness can dry up when we fail to acknowledge the givers of gifts. Some people contribute significantly because they believe in a cause or from the goodness of their hearts. It takes relatively little in return to thank them. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 92). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


Learn To Say "Thank You” In Many Ways

There are all sorts of creative ways that need not be that elaborate when you begin to think about how you can honor someone and say "Thank you” for his or her impact on your life. The personal thank-you letters and notes are never to be disregarded, but there are other ways to say "Thank you,” whether you are a businessperson, a religious leader, a parent, or someone in another leadership role. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 94). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Need You” 

Think of all the people you need or have needed in your life: your parents, your spouse, your teammates and coworkers who made it possible for you to win or to finish a job, that true friend who may have been the only person around during a time of great need, that special teacher or coach who showed you the way, a police officer or firefighter in time of danger, the plumber when the pipe broke, your pastor when your spirits were low, your neighbor when you ran out of a key ingredient in the middle of fixing dinner, your insurance agent after your car accident, or your doctor who provided care. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 104). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Need You” 

"I need you.” That's such a powerful phrase for positive people because it acknowledges that each person is created by God, and God created each of us for a purpose and to fulfill a need. In America, each of us is free to use our God-given talents to fulfill those needs and to be needed. We are not surplus. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 110). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Need You” Something Leaders Need To Communicate! 

As I reflect on my years of leadership, I know how important it is for leaders to be able to say or convey the message, "I need you.” Anyone who becomes an effective leader and wins the respect and admiration of many followers knows that he or she needs them. The higher some leaders climb, the more they lose sight of the people they think they left behind and no longer need. That's a fatal mistake. Organizations in which people feel they are not needed are doomed to failure or at least a bumpy ride of uncertainty and dissatisfaction. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 114). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Trust You”

"I trust you” is another very important powerful phrase for positive people. The success of our society depends on trusting that someone will do a good job, trusting each other to be honest, trusting that people will keep their promises. We need trust among coworkers and within our families. We trust our children, and they trust us. Many of us are given great responsibilities that are all based on trust. 


"I Trust You” Is Everywhere

When you think about it, most of what we do in life -- driving in traffic, working, being paid each week for doing our jobs well and correctly, shopping and banking, marriage and family relationships, even getting along with our neighbors -- is based on varying degrees of trust. Face it. None of us wants to deal with a person who is not trustworthy. And we certainly would not want to follow a leader who is not trustworthy. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (pp. 117-118). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Trust You” A Key Quality Of Leadership

Trust is a key quality of leadership. To be a worthy leader, you have to be trustworthy. Leadership not only starts in our own life but begins primarily at home, where family leadership requires a member to be trustworthy and worthy of being followed. Every parent is in a leadership position. Our children need to know they can trust us, that what we say is true, and that we live our lives on the right path. We need to trust that our boss is running the company ethically and with sound business practices and treating each employee fairly. If we can't trust our leaders in government, our democratic system is in danger. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 118). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Trust You” An Essential Of Community

Trust is essential in a friendship, but we also need trust in community. Just think how our whole society works on trust. In a society without trust, businesses would hardly function because contracts would hold no value. Traffic wouldn't move out of mistrust that cars would run red lights. Parents wouldn't allow their children to attend school out of mistrust for the teachers. Our towns and cities would come to a standstill without a basic level of assumed trust. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 121). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Trust You” Communicates That Trust

You can appreciate what it means when someone bestows the honor upon you of saying "I trust you.” I trust you to complete this job even when I'm not here to look over your shoulder. I trust you with heavy responsibility. I trust you to meet me when you say you will. I trust you to pay back that loan. I trust you with the car keys. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 125). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


Answers That Are Trustworthy

When I was growing up, my parents would often say, "You know we can't afford that,” when I asked for something. That was an easy and truthful answer. An honest answer is important so people can rely on what we say. We need to level with them at all times, whatever our answer. We need to think through our answers about what we can or can't, will or won't do. If you speak to people honestly, you will always have their trust. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 126). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Respect You”

When I show respect to the people who are part of my life, what do I get? Respect. Showing respect begins with simply forgetting about ourselves for a moment and being aware of the other person. I've practiced this type of respect for many years at Amway with our employee meetings. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 138). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Respect You” Because You Are Made By God

When we consider that each person is created in the image of God with a purpose in life, we dignify all people by treating them as we ourselves wish to be treated. God has a job for everybody. Everybody has a role in life. We need to respect everyone rather than compare our talents and occupations with theirs. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 140). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Respect You” If You Want To Be Respected

We all want and need to be respected. If you want respect, I recommend you show respect by taking an interest in other people. Ask a few questions. Listen to people who are eager to share with you the proud moments of their lives. You'll quickly discover something about them for which you can say, "I respect you.” In so doing, you also will earn their respect, and as a respected person, you will gain self-respect. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 152). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Love You”

"I love you” is the powerful phrase that encompasses all the others. The way we feel about people -- whether it's romantic love, family relationships, or even close friendships -- is a form of love. We have to love one another; that's the biblical admonition as expressed by Jesus Christ. Love is a warmer way to express ourselves than saying, "I respect you” or "I believe in you.” It's a more tender way of expressing our feelings for people we admire and appreciate. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 157). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Love You”: Express It

We have to learn to think about how we really feel about other people, be willing to express those feelings and begin to say "I love you.” Love exists, not just within a husband-and-wife relationship or guy-and-girl romance. There are different types of love that we need to express. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 159). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Love You”: Express It

If love is something you feel, then saying "I love you” is a manifestation of that feeling. Unfortunately, some people never say "I love you” to their children or anyone else. And often it's because they can't bring themselves to say what they feel, or perhaps they don't take the time or make the effort. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 161). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Love You” In Different Ways

We need to consider love in many ways and on different terms between different people. DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 164). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 


"I Love You” All Around Us

So, love is all around us. We need to look for and nurture love -- for our God who blesses us richly, for marriages, for families, for friends, and for our communities. Let's not just think about saying "I love you” and regret later that we didn't say it. Let's take every opportunity to tell our loved ones -- from our hearts -- "I love you.” DeVos, Rich (2008-10-11). Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (p. 169). Center Street. Kindle Edition. 

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