54 power words to persuade anyone

Have you ever heard the phrase, “choose your words carefully”?

I guarantee you have. But, are you actually doing it?

When you want to persuade anyone to do your bidding (or agree with you) it comes down to effective communication. Or, put more simply, the words you use. If you choose your words more effectively, you will discover more people are likely to say yes to you.

So how do you improve your communication? Stop using wishy washy language and inject some of these 54 power words into your vocabulary:

1. You (we all love to be spoken to directly)
2. Save
3. Free
4. Now
5. Because
6. Instantly
7. New
8. Appreciate
9. Increase
10. Honest
11. Hurry
12. Limited
13. Get
14. Learn
15. Discover
16. Extremely
17. Profitable
18. Easy
19. Quick
20. Proven
21. Worthwhile
22. Imminently
23. Uncomfortable
24. Unreliable
25. Deplorable
26. Harmful
27. Critical
28. Accurate
29. Certainly
30. Guaranteed
31. Investment
32. Assured
33. Empowered
34. Improvement
35. Amazing
36. Tell me/us
37. Suddenly
38. Create
39. Learn
40. Discover
41. Announcing
42. Introducing
43. Miracle
44. Sensational
45. Revolutionary
46. Offer
47. Wanted
48. Compare
49. Hurry
50. Detriment
51. Startling
52. Consequently
53. Today
54. Ironclad

The most effective words will make your recipient feel something strongly – be it curiosity, anger, urgency, fear, safety, happy, inspired or reassured, and get them taking action.  The words above are also firm, direct and clear. There’s no mistaking their meaning – this is powerful too because clarity creates action.

Its up to you to choose the words that will empower your communication most effectively, but this list should get you started. Are there any words you believe we’ve missed? Leave them in the comments below.

Jen Smith coaches entrepreneurs in social media.