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10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day

This is an excerpt from:  10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day

Want to make a huge difference in someone's life? Here are things you should say every day to your employees, colleagues, family members, friends, and everyone you care about:

"Here's what I'm thinking."

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You're in charge, but that doesn't mean you're smarter, savvier, or more insightful than everyone else. Back up your statements and decisions. Give reasons. Justify with logic, not with position or authority.

"I was wrong."

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When you're wrong, say you're wrong. You won't lose respect--you'll gain it.

"That was awesome."

Praise is a gift that costs the giver nothing but is priceless to the recipient. Start praising. The people around you will love you for it--and you'll like yourself a little better, too.

"You're welcome."

The spotlight may make you feel uneasy or insecure, but all you have to do is make eye contact and say, "Thank you." Or make eye contact and say, "You're welcome. I was glad to do it."  Don't let thanks, congratulations, or praise be all about you. Make it about the other person, too.

"Can you help me?"

When you need help, regardless of the type of help you need or the person you need it from, just say, sincerely and humbly, "Can you help me?"  And in the process you'll show vulnerability, respect, and a willingness to listen--which, by the way, are all qualities of a great leader.

"I'm sorry."

Say you're sorry, say why you're sorry, and take all the blame. No less. No more.  Then you both get to make the freshest of fresh starts.

"Can you show me?"

When you ask to be taught or shown, several things happen: You implicitly show you respect the person giving the advice; you show you trust his or her experience, skill, and insight; and you get to better assess the value of the advice.

"Let me give you a hand."

Many people see asking for help as a sign of weakness. So, many people hesitate to ask for help.  Be specific. Find something you can help with. Say "I've got a few minutes. Can I help you finish that?" Offer in a way that feels collaborative, not patronizing or gratuitous. Model the behavior you want your employees to display.

"I love you."

No, not at work, but everywhere you mean it--and every time you feel it.

Nothing.

Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing. If you're upset, frustrated, or angry, stay quiet.  Be quiet until you know exactly what to say--and exactly what affect your words will have.

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Be Awesome!

Dr. Robert Moore

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