Executive Communication: Crafting Assertive Dialogue for Impactful Leadership

Here are a few phases to help you sound like "I am in-charge here":

? No worries.

? Happy to help.

? Uh, sorry my mistake.

? I appreciate your feedback.

? Did I make sense?

? Do you have any questions?

? Sorry for any confusion.

? Looking forward to your response.

? Let me double-check that.

? Your input is valuable.

? Can we revisit this later?

? I need to step out early today.

? Apologies for any inconvenience.

? I appreciate your understanding/partnership here.

? I am not certain about that.

? It might be best to consider ___.

? Could we discuss this further?

? Appreciate if you can provide more details.

? I am not sure if this is the right way.

? It would be best to do it (this way)?because ___.

? Can I leave early today?

? I have to leave early today because ___.

? What time would be best for you?

? Could you move with me on ___ at ___ ?

? I am not sure this makes sense but ___.

? Here is what makes sense to me ___.

? I am sorry to bother you with this.

? There is something I need your help with. You have a few minutes?

? Um.. This is probably a dumb question but ___.

? Can I take that further. My question is ___.

? Uh I am sorry. I was still talking.

? I can't hear you when you interrupt me.

? Can you not talk to me like that?

? I am going to walk away from this conversation

because I do not accept the way you are treating me right now.

? Oh my God so sorry, but unfortunately I need to let you down and say no.

? Oh, thank you so much for inviting me. I have to say no as ___ and I will let you know if anything changes.

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