10 Shifts From Toxic To Kind-A Cheat Sheet For Leaders

I used to be a tough leader, maybe even a toxic one.

I remember in my first year as CEO, I forced my team to read business books that I personally chose. I thought I was making them better this way.

Now I know better:

Leadership isn’t about forcing or controlling.
It’s about leading by example and inspiring your team.

I’ve changed, and so can any leader.

Here are 10 phrases of a Kind Leader:

↳ “Let’s try our best.”
↳ “How can I support you?”
↳ “What can we learn from this?”
↳ “What obstacles are you facing?”
↳ “I’m happy to hear your feedback.”
↳ “Feel free to ask questions to clarify.”
↳ “Let’s find the best way to approach this.”
↳ “I’m open to new ideas—what’s your suggestion?”
↳ “Let’s review your goals and how we can achieve them.”
↳ “Let’s discuss how we can meet both of our expectations.”

The key to these phrases:
Don’t just say them—truly mean them.

It’s the intention behind your words that builds trust and transforms your leadership.