10 Leadership vocabulary phrases to integrate today for more effective engagement. Caleb Bagwell-John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach caleb@grinkmeyerleonard.com

1. UTILIZEYOUR
LEADERSHIP
VOCABULARY
GUIDE PEOPLE TOWARD TRUST, ABILITY AND
THEIR VERY BEST EFFORTS

2. AND THEWAY
YOU SAYTHEM
THE WORDSYOU SAY
CAN MAKETHE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
YOUR TEAM'S SUCCESS
AND FAILURE.

3. IF WE CAN LEARN TO SPEAK
THE VOCABULARY OF LEADERSHIP,
WE NOT ONLY MOTIVATE PEOPLE.
WE INSPIRE THEM TO SUCCEED.

4. 10 MUST-HAVE
PHRASESTO
INTEGRATETODAY
FOR MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

5. To build a strong team,you must empower your people to
make things happen and let them know they can go for it.
GO FOR IT!

6. WHAT DO
YOU
THINK?
Asking for input gives you the
benefit of the your entire team's
expertise, experience,and
perspectives,and it also shows
that you're open to listening and
learning.

7. ITRUSTYOU.
TRUST INSPIRES PEOPLETO BE BOLD AND GET
THINGS DONE.WHEN YOU SAY, “ITRUSTYOU”,
YOUARE TELLINGYOUR PEOPLE, "I KNOW I CAN
COUNT ONYOU."

8. KEEP
EXPLORING
Sometimes before you can give a
green light you need more
information.Sometimes you
need to weigh out a whole range
of options. "Keep exploring" tells
your team the importance of
preparing fully and considering
all the possibilities.

9. Taking a risk requires confidence,and sometimes you have
to impart that confidence second hand.You can expect
people to sit around and wait for extraordinary
opportunities, or you can encourage them to be daring
and create their own opportunities, knowing you'll
continue to support them even if they fail.
LET’STAKE A CHANCE

10. HERE'S
WHAT'S
GOING ON.
The best leaders have a gentle
and straightforward way of
communicating the truth.
Transparency is the surest path to
trust--it keeps people informed
and it keeps destructive rumor
mills out of business. Ask what is
going on and stay informed.

11. I MESSED UP.
Three simple words say you can admit you've made a mistake and
work through the consequences without blaming others or making
excuses. When you say "I messed up," you're modeling how to be
the kind of person who can give their best to everything even if
they occasionally get it wrong.It's a powerful lesson.

12. When you ask your team for feedback,you open yourself
up to learning what is, and isn't, working as it should. You
tell them that every member of the team--even the leader--
needs input from the others to operate at their smartest
and best.
IWOULD LIKE
YOUR FEEDBACK

13. I APPRECIATE
YOU
BECAUSE...
Expressing gratitude and appreciation
are the best ways you can ever
use your time and words. Let people
know how much you appreciate
them and how they've impressed you.
Be specific and personal and sincere.
Source:http://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/why-you-need-to-learn-how-to-speak-a-leadership-vocabulary.html

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