Boomers will remember the late comedian George Carlin’s famous “The Seven Words You Can’t Say on Television.” (You can Google them if this was before you time).
But there are half a dozen words almost anyone can say anywhere and anytime, but if a C-level executive utters them, they can create instant damage to credibility.
This short Fast Company article warns that “Overusing certain weak verbs can make you sound weaker, too. They can undercut your ability to inspire others and suggest to listeners–from top executives and colleagues to your direct reports–that you aren’t sure of yourself. So while there’s certainly room for uncertainty in any workplace, you might want to trim these verbs from your vocabulary.”
What are the “Six Verbs That Make You Sound Weak (No Matter Your Job Title).”
