Finding yourself in a leadership role is a daunting task. All eyes watch and judge your decisions and the words you choose. Here are 5 words to make you standout.
Daniel MacDougall
Here is a list of the top five words and expressions used by exceptional leaders.
If you are a leader, the words you choose affect everyone around you. It is one of the most taxing responsibilities in the workforce. As a person in authority, your words carry significance and influence others.
Here are some words and insights to help along the way.
Collaborate
Use collaboration when referring to grouping people together. As a leader, your job is to bring the right people together to accomplish your goals. Use this word to shift responsibility onto others and foster unity. Some verbal examples:
“I think we could achieve something great if we collaborate on this together.”
“The main reason for our success on this project was a collaboration between parties, instead of competition.”
“Have you ever considered collaborating with others on this idea of yours?”
“What do you think?”
Don’t use this question with attitude, but with actual integrity in mind. The people around you have great ideas if you let them express. You are not aware of everything, and you cannot comprehend every angle. The most effective leaders understand this and depend on others for that extra push. Seek others’ opinions. However, it is your job to assess the value of their ideas.
Authentic
As a leader, you want your work and ideas to be authentic. You also want the support of authentic information coming your way. Use the word authentic to convey new and creative ideas to those around you.
“I appreciate your authenticity of the work you do.”
“It is refreshing to see your authenticity during stressful situations. You handled yourself very well.”
“In a world of fake social media, I value the authentic problems of the everyday person.”
Decisive
Decisiveness is the ability to make effective decisions with confidence and clarity. This is one of the foundational building blocks of any prominent leader. Bring this word into your vocabulary to show direct thought patterns. Here are some examples:
“I really like how decisive you were last week.”
“We need to make decisive decisions in our approach to these challenges.”
“I struggle with decisiveness and need to be more direct.”
Mindfulness
Concentrate on your thoughts and feelings at each moment. Use this word to convey empathy in your leadership role, showing you care about the thoughts and feelings of others. A skilled leader must consider a mindful approach to their role.
“We need to be mindful of our actions.”
“I like your mindfulness approach the other week.”
“I have witnessed a mindful approach reduces stress and increases my focus.”
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