Here are 7 phrases it pays to be mindful of:

1

I M Not Sure!!!

Every time you say "I'm not sure,“ you communicate uncertainty and a lack

of confidence in your knowledge. You set a tone that encourages others to

respond with uninformed opinions and baseless rebuttals.

2

I Will Try!!!

When you say you'll try, you often come across as uncertain or lacking in capability. It's a phrase

that can easily decrease the conviction someone might have in you or your work.

Saying you will try is not the same as saying "I'll do it.“

Make a point of being clear about what you mean.

3 Originally associated with '80s-era Valley girls, like has found its way

into leadership and business. It's still useful for comparisons,

but recent usage has made it more of a placeholder, a replacement

for ummmmm and similar sounds. It doesn't make you sound youthful,

but it does diminish your perceived intelligence. Like!!!

4

Consistently ranked as one of the most misused and overused words in the English language,

literally is almost never necessary. Maybe the best thing is to literally stop using it. Literally!!!

5 This phrase can go wrong in a couple of ways — either that

you're talking down to the listener, or that you aren't remotely sure whether your communication

is effective. If you want to know whether someone understands what you're saying,

watch and listen to the person and ask the kinds of questions that actually

further the conversation.

Do U Get What I’m Saying!!!

6

Of course, there's a time and place where it's appropriate to apologize, but "so sorry“

is far overused. With repetition, the phrase has lost all meaning and

just leaves an impression of insincerity. So Sorry!!!

7

A phrase associated with the worst sort of PR flacks, honestly speaking

leaves others wondering what you're trying to hide. It

also suggests that there are times when you speak less than honestly. Honestly Speaking!!!