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šŸ›‘ Stop Saying THIS to Your Team — Say THIS Instead!

Dec 10, 2024

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Want to:

  • Avoid phrases that destroy trust (like "You're always late.")

  • Give feedback without making people defensive 😤

  • Create a team that feels safe to speak up?


Want to see these tips in action? Watch this quick video:


Then grab your free Non-Judgmental Language Cheat Sheet.

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Includes 30 Non-Judgemental Feedback Phrases
Includes 30 Non-Judgemental Feedback Phrases

Lead with trust. Lead with confidence. Lead with non-judgmental language.


šŸ›‘ Stop Saying THIS to Your Team — Say THIS Instead!

ā€œWant to build a team that actually talks to you? It starts with the words you use every day.ā€

Have You Ever Felt Like Your Team Just Isn't Listening?

You try to give feedback, but instead of getting results, you get blank stares. 😐Sometimes, it’s not the message that’s wrong — it’s the way we say it.

Here’s the big secret: Words can either build trust or break it. If your words feel like blame, people shut down. But if your words feel like support, people open up.

Want to learn how to do this? Keep reading.


🚫 Stop Using These Words With Your Team

Some phrases may seem normal, but they’re actually damaging trust.Here are a few that can make your team feel judged:

āŒ "You're always late."Ā (Blaming)

āŒ "Why can't you figure this out?"Ā (Makes them feel dumb)

āŒ "That's not how we do it here."Ā (Shuts down new ideas)

These words might feel harmless, but here’s what they really do:

  • Make your team feel small šŸ˜”

  • Create fear of making mistakes 🫣

  • Stop people from sharing ideas 🚫

If you want people to feel safe, heard, and ready to speak up, it’s time to switch your language.


āœ… Say THIS Instead (It’s Easier Than You Think!)

Here’s how you can turn judgmental language into supportive language.

Instead of: "You're always late."šŸ’” Say: "I noticed you’ve had some challenges with time lately. What’s getting in the way?"

Instead of: "Why can’t you figure this out?"šŸ’” Say: "This one’s been tricky. What options have you considered so far?"

Instead of: "That’s not how we do it here."šŸ’” Say: "This is an interesting idea. How do you see it fitting into our current process?"

Why it works:

  • šŸ’ Shows you care

  • šŸ¤ Makes it easy to talk

  • šŸ“ˆ Helps people solve problems together


Why Should You Care About This?

When your team feels judged, they stop speaking up.When they stop speaking up, you lose:

  • Good ideasĀ (because people are scared to share)

  • Faster problem-solvingĀ (because no one asks for help)

  • Team trustĀ (because people feel judged)

But when your team feels safe to speak up, it’s the opposite. You get:

  • More ideasĀ šŸ’”

  • Faster problem-solvingĀ ā©

  • More trustĀ šŸ¤

This is called "psychological safety."Ā It means your team feels safe to be honest without being punished. When people feel safe, they do their best work.


šŸ“ Want Help With This? Get My Cheat Sheet!

If you’ve ever been in a moment where you didn’t know what to say...If you’ve ever felt like you’re "winging it" when giving feedback...

You’re not alone. This is why I made a Non-Judgmental Language Cheat Sheet.

It’s simple. It’s quick. And it gives you the exact wordsĀ to use in tough conversations.

šŸ’” What you’ll get:

āœ… 10 ready-to-use language swaps for tough conversations

āœ… Words that build trust, not fear

āœ… A simple tool you can use in 10 minutes or less

How do you get it?šŸ‘‰ ClickĀ hereĀ toĀ getĀ itĀ now!


šŸ’Ŗ How Leaders Are Using This Cheat Sheet

Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s how other leaders are using it:

ā€œI printed it and keep it on my desk. I use it every day.ā€Ā ā€” Sarah, New Manager
ā€œI didn’t realize how many times I was using judgmental language. This cheat sheet helped me change my tone FAST.ā€Ā ā€” Jamal, Team Lead
ā€œI used to avoid tough conversations, but now I have the exact words to say.ā€Ā ā€” Alexis, Director

The best part? It only takes 10 minutes to learn. No fluff. No confusing advice. Just clear, simple language swapsĀ that work.


šŸ“£ Want This Cheat Sheet? Here’s How To Get It!

1ļøāƒ£ ClickĀ hereĀ toĀ getĀ yourĀ freeĀ Non-JudgmentalĀ LanguageĀ CheatĀ Sheet!

2ļøāƒ£ Download the guide and start using it today

3ļøāƒ£ Start building trust with your team — one conversation at a time

This could be the simplest, fastest way to become a more confident leader.Don’t miss out — your team will thank you.

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