Stop!!! 3 Common Phrases To Avoid

In every conversation each word either builds trust or chips away at it.

Here are 3 common phrases to avoid if you want to communicate with impact and integrity:

1. "I’ll do it soon."
   Translation: You haven’t committed to a timeline. It comes across as noncommittal, and others may question your reliability.

2. "Here’s a problem."
   Translation: You’re highlighting an issue without offering a path forward. Bringing possible workarounds, ideas, your thinking or solutions, not just problems, shows initiative and foresight.

3. "I’ll try…"
   Translation: You’re not fully committed. Replace it with, “I will” or “I am working on.” Confidence in your words shows commitment.

Each time you speak, you're shaping the trust others place in you—your reliability, problem-solving approach, and follow-through.

These simple changes can elevate how others perceive your dependability and leadership potential.

Want to turn your words into impact multipliers?

Start by replacing empty phrases with intentional ones. Do this for a week and see the difference in how others respond.