We all overuse certain words and phrases. It’s a natural pattern to fall into. But if you’re a boss hoping to communicate effectively — and be taken seriously — it’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 … and in short, 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.”Whatever happened, fate had nothing to do with it. Something went wrong. Figure out what
