The words you use determine the leader you become.
Powerful leaders use these phrases to build trust in their team:
🗣️ Tell me more about that
↳ Show genuine interest and curiosity
🗣️ What can I do to help?
↳ Show you’re there to support the team
🗣️ I believe in you
↳ Inspire their confidence and motivate
🗣️ Let’s figure this out together
↳ Encourage their solutions and teamwork
🗣️ I hear what you’re saying
↳ Show you are actively listening
🗣️ We need your voice
↳ Encourage their diverse perspectives and ideas
🗣️ What do you think we should do?
↳ Empower team members to contribute
🗣️ I appreciate this
↳ Acknowledge their hard work
🗣️ Your effort made this happen
↳ Recognize your team and give credit
🗣️ I trust your judgment
↳ Empower others to make decisions
🗣️ That was my mistake
↳ Take responsibility and avoid blaming your team
🗣️ What did we learn here?
↳ Focus on their growth without blame
🗣️ Show me how you would do it
↳ Show you respect them enough to listen
🗣️ What are your career goals?
↳ Show you care about their professional growth
🗣️ I am here for you
↳ Show your support and care about their well-being
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P.S. The best leaders don’t just inspire with their voice.
They lead with their actions.
Kenrick Vaz 