Speak Like A Leader-10 Phrases To Replace

Things I’m sick of hearing from fellow leaders:

↳ “My employees just don’t understand me,”
↳ “I don’t have time to explain every detail to them,”
↳ “They think they know better than I do,” and so on.

The most common “sin” among many leaders?

Poor communication with employees.

Here are 10 phrases leaders should replace:

1) Stop saying: “Just do it.”
Say instead: “Here’s the strategy—how can we do it together?”

2) Stop saying: “I don’t know.”
Say instead: “Let’s figure it out.”

3) Stop saying: “That’s not possible.”
Say instead: “What will it take to make it possible?”

4) Stop saying: “That’s a dumb idea.”
Say instead: “Let’s consider all options and find the best approach.”

5) Stop saying: “I already know that.”
Say instead: “Let’s dive deeper and see if there’s more we can learn.”

6) Stop saying: “That’s a waste of time.”
Say instead: “What’s the value we can get from this?”

7) Stop saying: “You’re wrong.”
Say instead: “I see it differently—let’s discuss it.”

8) Stop saying: “It’s not urgent.”
Say instead: “How does this fit into our priorities?”

9) Stop saying: “I’m too busy.”
Say instead: “How can I support you?”

10) Stop saying: “You’re here to do this.”
Say instead: “I’m here to help you.”

But it’s not enough to just say these things;
you truly need to mean them. ☝️

In today’s workplace, it’s not just about the paycheck.

It’s about creating an environment where team members feel heard, valued, and respected.

Every conversation is an opportunity to build trust and empower our teams!