Communicate Like A Leader

10 phrases great leaders use instead:

❌ “Sorry for not following up sooner.“
✅ “I appreciate your patience.“

❌ “Sorry for the inconvenience.“
✅ “Thanks for your flexibility.“

❌ “Sorry for any misunderstanding.“
✅ “Let’s make sure we’re on the same page.“

❌ “Sorry for the mix-up.“
✅ “Thanks for helping us sort this out.“

❌ “Sorry if this is confusing.“
✅ “I’m glad we’re aligning now.“

❌ “Sorry for the short notice.“
✅ “I appreciate your quick response.“

❌ “Sorry I wasn’t clear.“
✅ “Let me clarify that for you.“

❌ “Sorry if I’m interrupting your flow.“
✅ “I’d like to add something here.“

❌ “Sorry for not catching that earlier.“
✅ “Thanks for pointing that out.“

❌ “Sorry for the miscommunication.“
✅ “I’m glad we’re on the same page now.”

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Your words shape how others see you,

and how you see yourself.

Over-apologizing signals self-doubt.

And it weakens your words when an apology is needed.