Words of Wisdom (WOW)

Words can be used as weapons for wounding or help for honing, and wise leaders learn

the difference. We all have those memories where something someone said to us left us

with sense of worth or worthlessness.

I remember one of my alcoholic stepfathers who was evil personified, spoke these

words to me, “the best part of you was thrown out when you were born.” Wounding

words for certain. These unwise words totally razed my sense of self-worth, and my

actions and grades reflected my diminished value of self.

My Grandfather had a different opinion, and said, “I am not going to allow you to buy in

to his words,” and then he spoke these words, “You are worth more than that!” I

remember thinking, “WOW, he thinks so much more of me than I do.” 

Words of wisdom, well spoken, will always promote one’s promise and potential. Had

my grandfather not spoken up, only God knows where I would have ended up. I

certainly know I wouldn’t be writing these words to you now. We all have the right to

remain silent, but if we do…then what?

Words of wisdom always help with honing the worth, skills, and abilities of those to

whom they are spoken. Wounding words are wisdom-less words. Please remember, as

a wise leader, when you do say something, make sure it is something worth saying.