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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10 Common Responses You Should Never Utter to Employees
If you want happy and productive workers, avoid these trite, dismissive phrases and take a more direct approach to communication
Aug 20, 2018 | by Jeff Haden |
