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LESSON 2 · Sound Like a Boss

Words That Carry Weight

Some phrases make people lean in. Others make them tune out. The difference is not volume or vocabulary — it is structure and certainty.

Power phrases share three qualities: they are short, they are direct, and they put you in charge. You do not need fancy words. You need words that land. A CEO and an intern can use the same vocabulary — what separates them is confidence of delivery and the absence of filler.