Here is the thing, I hate when people don’t use words and
phrases properly. Not only is this ineffective, it makes them look stupid. I go to many meetings. Here are three phrases
I would encourage everyone to stop using right now because they are worn out
and make you look dumb.
Let me start with “synergy”, which is defined by the Merriam-Webster
dictionary defines as "the increased effectiveness that results when two
or more people or businesses work together.” Duh! This means anyone who works
together on a project possesses synergy. I know plenty of people who work
together and results of a project are increased but have no synergy. In fact,
they backstab and claw at one another.
Second is “peel back the layers of an onion”. Are we working
at Outback Steak House? What onion? What layers? If we need to remove layers to
identify a goal or an outcome then the problem isn’t the onion- the problem is
the people wanting to “peel back”! There
is no onion. Call a duck a duck and
start moving forward.
Finally, “can I be honest”. This basically means that
anything else you say without this phrase in front of it is either a lie or a
horrible exaggeration. People should always be on the receiving end of honesty –
especially in business. Don’t use this phrase. It makes you look stupid and
like a liar!
Do you have a business phrase that gets under your skin?
Share it with me. I can’t wait to read your comments.
Coco the CEO
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