Terrible Phrases You Never Want To Hear Your Boss Say | Fusion - WeRIndia

“Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble.” – Yehuda Berg

There are certain phrases that when spoken by your boss can break you down, rip up your confidence and make you fear for your livelihood.

And, if you are the boss—take heed. Your words matter. And if you choose the wrong words, they can often do more damage than good.

These are the terrible phrases you never want to hear your boss say:

“We need to talk.”

While this expression doesn’t really portend a negative talk, most workers hear it that way. In the event that this isn’t your goal, consider swapping this expression out with something somewhat less premonition, for example, “How about we make up for lost time with your undertakings” or “Stop in later to refresh me on how things are going.”

“You’re lucky to have this job.”

Well, much obliged, I presume? A business/representative relationship is commonly useful. A representative gets a paycheck for doing the concurred work and the organization profits by the worker’s endeavors.

While appreciation is never an awful thing, this expression does nothing to rouse a worker. It really makes them feel like a weight and can make certainty disintegrate.

Or, on the other hand, they may feel like their employment is in peril so they begin searching for something new and lose center for the occupation you’re paying them to do.

“I don’t have time for this.”

What an employee hears is, “You and your issue are not important.” A holier-than-thou attitude is not a way to create loyal employees. And, if you expect your employees to “have time” for you and your business, it’s best you make time for them. If you can’t take the time immediately, set an appointment and be sure to keep it.

Similarly, “I’m too busy to read emails” is a cop-out. You can manage communication expectations, but unless you delete your email account all together, it is seen as a valid 21st-century communication tool and people expect you to pay attention to it.

“I’ll just do it since you’re so occupied. It will take me 30 minutes tops.”

If an employee says they are busy, they aren’t asking for you to take over their tasks. They are asking for you to help them find a solution to be more productive, learn new time management techniques or problem solve.

By stating that you can do a task much quicker than your employee makes them feel incompetent and does nothing to “teach them how to fish” so that you don’t always have to be the one doing the task.

“You’re not doing a great job and you have to settle it.”

Performance assessments are necessary and expected. It’s important to provide specific feedback and be respectful in your delivery.

Insults and generalities just lead to confusion and don’t allow your employee to focus on what they need to do better, because they are trying to decipher what you mean.

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