Grammar Boost: Strong Verbs and Constructions

Lead with Impact

The way you communicate can inspire action, build trust, and drive results. So, today, we'll explore a crucial grammatical aspect that helps you sound like a leader and a decision maker: the strategic use of strong verbs and effective sentence constructions.

Choosing the right words can transform your message from passive and weak to dynamic and influential.

What are Weak Verbs and Constructions?

Weak verbs often rely on helping verbs (like is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have, has, had) to express an action. They can make your sentences longer and less direct. Similarly, weak constructions might involve unnecessary words or roundabout phrasing.

Consider these examples:

• Weak: "A decision was made by the committee."

• Strong: "The committee decided."

• Weak: "The team is going to have a meeting."

• Strong: "The team will meet."

• Weak: "There are many challenges that we need to address."

• Strong: "We must address many challenges."

Notice how the strong examples are more direct, concise, and convey a greater sense of authority and action.

Why Strong Language Matters for Leaders

Leaders who use strong verbs and constructions communicate with clarity and conviction. This builds confidence in their message and inspires those they lead.

Here's why it's so effective: