Communication expert: Replace 'I think' with this phrase to sound more credible and confident
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Lorraine K. Lee
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Summary
Communication expert Lorraine K. Lee explains why the phrase "I think" can undermine credibility and offers practical strategies to replace it with more confident language. The article suggests using a "subtle but powerful" swap to sound more authoritative, and provides techniques like active listening for the habit, enlisting help from peers, and pausing before speaking to break the ingrained pattern of minimizing language.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMinimizing language like 'I think' can 'dilute your credibility,' says communication expert Lorraine K. Lee, author of 'Unforgettable Presence.'
Any time you try to disrupt a pattern that's deeply ingrained in your everyday conversations, it takes practice.
Start noticing how often you say 'I think,' and in what contexts it tends to pop up. It may surprise you how many times a day you use this phrase.
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