13 Phrases Good Employees Never Say-Ever!

What separates winning employees from losing employees? It's their words. The words that come from tainted inner thoughts that lead to habitually poor ways of doing their jobs or relating to others. What each person says and does will quickly determine his or her future in any company and all working relationships. Words and actions are results of choices that determine's the course of person’s life.

Seldom are the inappropriate words said blatantly in public. Often they are subtle side comments, like trip wires, that cut down what's happening or other people.

These thirteen comments and others like them exhibits that the person who says them is generally a poor performer. Negativity pervades each and cheapens the person's value to the company, the team and colleagues. Good employees avoid these words at all costs.

Personal comments

1.     It can't be done.

2.     I don't want to do it.

3.     I hate this job.

4.     I don't know how.

5.     That's not my job.

6.     I bored out of my mind.

7.     I have a problem with that.

Organizational comments

8.     We don't do that here.

9.     Did you hear about...?

10. Did you know what that jerk _____did?

11. This company s**ks. Or, my boss____.

12. What the____, is this all about?

13. The company did it to me again.

A person that says these kinds of things will not be counted on or sought out by others. They will be seen as unreliable with a downer personality. For example, a guy I knew regularly said, “Everybody gets more than I deserve.” His gloomy self-talk resulted in sub-par job assignments, poor quality work, and bitterness towards others.

Why would a person talk like this?

It seems that human brains are hardwired to enhance negative experiences or the fear of them. The media’s bombardment in people’s lives is critical and pessimistic. Thus, the negative has become more contagious to us. For example, the English dictionary has double the negative emotional words than positive. Research shows that while people think over 50,000 thoughts a day most are negative. Many of us are influenced more by bad news than good news. For many this critical barrage becomes overwhelming and when things don’t work out for them, they lash out at themselves and others.

Good employees are more resilient and learn to amplify or leverage their positive experiences. It’s the key to breaking a self-defeatist life style. They don’t become complainers or whiners. They do their jobs, most often very well. That doesn't mean they like everything that's going on with their boss or company. They just don't spout off when they are upset. Their comments are more positive and constructive. They are principled and speak up strategically to bring solutions when it can make a difference. They are also team players and consistent contributors.

In Paradise Lost, John Milton said,““The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.”

Looking to motivate or engage your team to the next level? Read this complimentary best selling eBook: How to Motivate-NO-Inspire People.

 Want to catapult your career forward? Go here: 4 Career Coaching Options

Do you want a proven game plan for career success? If so, check out Doug and Rick's Superstar Leadership book. 

If you liked this post, please share it and also hit the "follow" button at the top of the page. Here are a few other posts you may find helpful. The best of success to you! THANK YOU!

• 6 Proven Ways to Deal with a Bad Boss
• 7 Success Habits of the 21st Century Employee 
• 5 Steps to ACE Your Next Performance Review
• 21 Traits to Lead by Example: Rate Yourself
• 10 Keys To Employee Engagement
• Leadership is About People, Not Your Paycheck
• How to Get Feedback When You Are the Leader

?