We all overuse certain words and phrases. Myself definitely included: I’m guilty of ending sentences with “... so ...” when I’m not sure what else to say. That’s natural. But if you’re a boss hoping to communicate effectively — or be taken seriously — that’s also a real problem.
Platitudes aren’t just annoying. Resorting to platitudes shows you don’t want to listen, don’t want to take action. In short, you don’t want to buckle down and do your job. Here are 10 phrases to watch out for and avoid in your conversations with employees:1. “It just wasn’t meant to be.”
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