Commas
The comma is an invaluable tool to the English language.
Without it, sentences such as, “‘It is time to eat, reindeer and elves,’ proclaimed Santa,” take on a grim message.
In grammar, a comma is minuscule amidst the larger sentence, yet paramount in establishing meaning.
A comma is a pause, a distinction, and a way to connote meaning.
A comma is a lovely metaphor for something leaders contribute.
Like a comma, thoughtful leaders contribute value beyond their words.
Leaders bring words and structure much like a sentence.
They also bring the pause that allows you to better comprehend.
Rather than adding another sentence, where might a comma be a more significant contribution today?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of coffee,
-Morning Cup