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LESSON 4 · Speak Up at Work

PAUSE TO THINK

Which single word, when removed from your work vocabulary, instantly makes you sound more authoritative?

The word just.

Hedging words such as just, sort of, and I think can make a recommendation sound smaller. Compare 'I just wanted to suggest we maybe consider it' with 'I recommend we consider it.'

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