Elevate Your Leadership Language: 9 Things I’ve Stopped Saying at Work

Your words have immense power. Directing your vocabulary positively can dramatically steer your life and leadership towards success. It's crucial to lead with your words, as they frame how others perceive and respond to you. I've noticed many leaders use language that diminishes their authority, projecting weakness rather than strength.

Here are 9 phrases I've consciously removed from my workplace vocabulary to enhance my leadership presence:

Continual apologies can undermine your perceived leadership strength. It’s time to shift from a posture of apology to one of confidence and authority.

By becoming a source of emotional health and well-being, you influence your environment positively.

Here's to elevating your leadership language!

–Steve

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