6 phrases to avoid if you’re trying to be a leader

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To be a leader, you have to set an example. The way you speak, act and think sets the tone for the rest of the employees.

A leader spends a lot of their time communicating and working with the employees hence, they should be very careful about the words they sprout.

If they say or act unprofessional, there’s no way they are fit to be a leader.

If you are looking to be an effective leader in your workplace, here are some phrases that you should definitely avoid.

Even if you are doubtful and unsure of how you should go forward, never relay the same feelings in front of your employees or colleagues. This way others will feel that you lack certainty and confidence in your thoughts or decisions.

When you say this, you are letting others know that you aren’t honest with what you say, most of the other time. If you are trying to speak the truth right now, who knows what you have been holding back, since when? Everyone will henceforth stop asking you questions or for your advice when you say this.

This phrase is a very overused and mistreated one because the number of times a person says this makes it invaluable. If you use it a number of times, more than intended, then people will stop taking you seriously.

In a workplace, where you are trying to be more definitive, you can’t say things like ‘I will try.’ This portrays you as a person who is not aware of your capabilities and what you can do. Saying ‘I will do it’ sounds more productive and effective.

This shows that you are unsure of how you are communicating to your colleagues or employees. You should be confident about how you communicate your concerns, thoughts, and decisions to your employees since communication is a very important part of being a good leader.

This is a very misused and overused word that doesn’t really have much value when added to everything. Don’t use this word if you are trying to put stress over what you are trying to communicate to your audience.