Yearly Archives: 2015
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Ice Chip #348
Posted on December 8, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsWould-a, Could-a, Should-a…… How many times have you thought of good things coming in a set of three?. In the BETTER Word Choice world of Remember the Ice, the first two words in the first line are welcome participants in the process of creating a more empowering message. Would: (expressing the conditional mood) indicating the […]
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Ice Chip #347
Posted on December 1, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsDear Ice Chip reader: As we continue with Remember the Ice 2.0 here is an example of how we can create a new perspective to an iconic call of a great moment in sports. Kirk Gibson’s legendary home run occurred in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, on October 15, 1988, at Dodger Stadium […]
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Ice Chip #346
Posted on November 24, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsDear Ice Chip reader: Several readers shared requests for some “advanced” concepts from Remember the Ice. So with that in mind: Welcome to Remember the Ice 2.0. As we embark on some new ground, hold fast to the basic tenets of the concept. Here is the single, most important focus for this BETTER Word Choice […]
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Ice Chip #345
Posted on November 10, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsThank you to Bill Potter, Robert Killington, Joan West, Mike Pickett, Paul Reindl, Laurel McKeown, Jim Cocallas, Hiett Ives, Benjamin Honig and Rebecca Goodrich for your comments on how utilizing the BETTER Word Choice concepts of Remember the Ice have enhanced your communication skills. There were several great comments: Remember to make at least one […]
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Ice Chip #344
Posted on November 3, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsThere are thousands of examples of poor word choice that embrace our senses on a daily basis. As a wordsmith on a mission, I scour the lexicographical landscape to find strong congruent messages with great word choice. Recently I was leaving an office building after conducting a BETTER Word Choice training with an insurance agency. […]
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Ice Chip #343
Posted on October 27, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsCommunication is at the core of every personal moment, experience, transaction and interaction. Whether you are engaged in self-talk or presenting to a large audience, your word choices will have a significant impact on the results you achieve; and help you create a culture of confidence. Remember the Ice is an easy to learn, yet […]
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Ice Chip #342
Posted on October 20, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsDear Ice Chip reader: Your feedback is very important to me. Thank you to all of you who take the time to read the Ice Chip newsletter. I really appreciate you carving out a few moments to ponder the content and utilize the concepts that are shared. I am asking for your help. Would you […]
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Ice Chip #341
Posted on October 13, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsThe first Ice Chip was published on February 17, 2009 and has been shared on a weekly basis since. Ice Chips are my way of sharing my passion for utilizing the fundamental tenets of Remember the Ice. Well, let’s go back to the very beginning and have another look at the story that started this […]
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Ice Chip #340
Posted on October 6, 2015 by Bob in Ice ChipsDear Ice Chip reader: Here is a great example of a company enhancing the power of their message, by shifting just a couple of words. Before: I guess we can do without “it” (GoTo Meeting) After: Our GoTo Meetings can happen anywhere. (Thumbs Up) See how easy it is to make a significant point when […]
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