Foreword

Words are powerful, but not all words are equal in their power. Verbs, in particular, are the powerhouse of language—the most powerful of all words. Verbs can denote action, change, achievement, and accomplishment. The kind of verbs with the authority and influence to affect such change are aptly named power verbs, and this book is a compilation of such verbs—verbs that will enable you to be not just an ordinary career consultant, coach, or mentor, but an extraordinary one.

As such an adviser, your goal is to empower your mentees and using power verbs with them will do just that. You will help them to

• Affirm their inherent worth and value.

• Break through challenges.

• Celebrate their strengths.

• Develop their potential.

• Exceed ...

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