Comment: This quote challenges the conventional view of writing as mere expression, reframing it as a tool for transformation. In Conversational Leadership, the parallel is clear—effective conversations don’t just share thoughts; they shift perspectives, fostering deeper understanding and change.You think that writing is communicating your ideas to your readers. It is not.
What is professional writing? Professional writing, what is it?
It’s not conveying your ideas to your readers. It’s changing their ideas.
Nobody cares what ideas you have.
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Source: The Craft of Writing Effectively | Larry McEnerney
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