10 EQ-Driven Phrases to Inspire & Empower Your Team
Aurelie Litynski
Positive Work Culture - TEDx Speaker ?? - EQ - Positive Leadership - Workplace Well-being - Happiness at Work - Change Management
Emotional intelligence (EQ/EI) is one of the most valuable assets a leader can possess.
It’s not just about managing your own emotions, but also understanding and influencing the emotions of others.
One of the simplest yet most effective ways EQ leaders build strong, trusting relationships is through their words.
In this article, I'm sharing 10 impactful phrases emotionally intelligent leaders use to foster connection, trust, and growth within their teams.
We don’t need to be a people leader to apply these phrases—each of us can benefit from incorporating them into our daily interactions to create a more empathetic and supportive environment for everyone around us.
10 Powerful Phrases Every Emotionally Intelligent Employee Should Use:
?? "I hear you, and I understand your perspective."
?? Acknowledging the feelings and viewpoints of others fosters trust and openness.
?? "How can I support you in achieving this?"
?? = We are a team - EQ leaders focus on empowering others and offering support to help them grow
?? "What do you think?"
?? Encouraging team members to share their insights, promoting inclusivity and valuing diverse opinions.
?? "How could we make this better?"
?? Showing that you're open to ideas and input and that collaboration will help everyone to achieve the best results
?? "Sorry, my fault!"
?? = no one is perfect – we all fail or make mistakes – we are human!
By owning your mistakes, you build trust.
?? "What have we learned from this that we can use next time?"
?? Avoid blaming, and everyone can learn from what happened and improve for next time
It's more important to learn how mistakes can be avoided rather than allocate blame.
?? "We’re in this together; let’s find a solution as a team."
?? Reinforcing collaboration and shared ownership in overcoming challenges boosts team cohesion.
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?? "Do you have the capacity to do this?"
?? Managing extra workload and priorities and teaching employees to say “no”
It also acts to remind them that as an emotionally intelligent leader, you are interested in their health as part of their well-being and their success.
?? "How are you feeling about this?"
?? Inviting emotional check-ins helps to create emotional awareness and open dialogue within teams.
?? "You've done a great job!"
?? Giving recognition, praise and positive feedback have no costs!
What gets recognised, gets repeated, and you want to encourage your people to repeat good performance. It's simple, yet massively impactful.
Incorporating emotionally intelligent language into our daily conversations can transform how we connect with others, whether we lead a team or not.
These simple but powerful phrases can foster trust, inspire collaboration, and create a more positive work environment.
Ready to elevate your communication?
Start integrating them today and notice the impact they have on your relationships and team dynamics.
Which of these sentences resonates with you the most?
Or do you have other impactful phrases that have worked for you?
Share your favourites in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Written by Aurelie Litynski - Positive Work Culture Expert & TEDx Speaker
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