Tag: Darlene Price

10 Phrases that Should Be Banned from the Workplace Forever

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jul 14, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 18, 2014

Are there specific words and phrases that career-minded managers should avoid at all costs? Yes indeed! says Darlene Price, author of the book Well Said! Presentations and Conversations That Get Results. She offers 10 phrases that you should never utter. To successfully communicate, says Price (www.wellsaid.com), you have to learn to present yourself and your […]

Never Say Never, and Never Say These 4 Things

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Apr 11, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 11, 2013

[Go here for killer phrases 1 to 6.] 7. AVOID: “… don’t you think?”  Or, “… isn’t it?” Or “… okay?”  To convey a confident commanding presence, eliminate validation questions. Make your statement or recommendation with certainty and avoid tacking on the unnecessary approval-seeking question.  Don’t say, “This would be a good investment, don’t you […]