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12 G.O.A.T. Powerful Phrases to Instantly Boost Your Communication Skills

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You’ll learn to express care and investment through phrases like, “I care about you, this team, this project.” They’re also featured in David’s new book, “Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict,” which offers over 300 phrases to address various workplace challenges.

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Conflict at Work: How to Help Your Remote Team Do Conflict Better

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Help your remote team do conflict better with a few Powerful Phrases Navigating conflict at work is hard. Splash the team across time zones and geographies 3. An engaging and light-hearted way to do this is to have your team describe the “conflict cocktails” they’re experiencing now.

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From Fiasco to Opportunity: How to Reframe a Team Setback With Better Words

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What to Say Next After a Team Setback: Beyond the ‘F’ Word We’ve been there too—project outcomes that don’t meet expectations, missed deadlines, or even complete strategy breakdowns. What could a shift away from this F-bomb do for team morale, project outcomes, and even workplace culture ?

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Navigate Workplace Conflict: 3 Powerful Phrases to Foster Better Connection

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I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with.” This powerful phrase works well because you start by prioritizing the relationship, and (as we teach in our leadership programs ) “put people before projects.” I don’t trust you.” ” 3. “It

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Powerful Phrases to Deal With a Credit Stealer or Idea Thief

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Stop that Credit Stealer and Get the Recognition You Deserve “I was in a meeting the other day, and one of the executives thanked my boss for the success of a project I’ve been working on all year. The really infuriating thing is that she had NOTHING to do with that project. And you know what she said next? Thank you.

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The Power of Delegation: How to Lead and Empower Your Team

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As an executive leadership coach, I often see leaders struggle with how to effectively delegate tasks and projects to their team in a way that empowers and motivates them. But there are ways to ensure that tasks and projects are completed successfully while also empowering and motivating your team. Stay connected.

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How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground

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After all, you want to be helpful, responsive, and a team player. “Yes, my team can do that for you,” might mean, “I’m going to have to postpone our team’s strategic planning offsite. The most powerful way to gain the confidence to say no at work is to be crystal clear about what matters most.

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