If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “sorry,” “is this okay?” or softening what you really want to say at work, this episode is for you.
Sometimes, the words we use to sound polite or careful can actually make us sound less confident than we are.
In the latest episode of the Leadership Lab Podcast, I’m breaking down five common phrases that can quietly undermine your authority at work – and what to say instead.
Because confident communication isn’t about becoming someone else or learning a completely new voice. It’s about removing the words and habits that get in the way of the voice you already have.
In this episode, I share:
- Why asking for permission can weaken your position – and how to state a fact instead
- How unnecessary apologies can undermine your case for a promotion
- The disclaimer that discounts your ideas before you even share them
- Why holding silence after a difficult ask can change the tone of the conversation
- The question you can ask after hearing “no” to keep the conversation moving
You’ll get five simple language swaps you can start practicing in your very next meeting.
Listen to the latest episode of the Leadership Lab Podcast and start paying attention to the words you use – because the way you communicate can change the way you’re heard.
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