All in Manager

How to become a precise communicator.

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I made this mistake as a new manager.

I was careless with my language.

Here’s what I did:

👉🏼 I used generic language. Examples:

❌ “Can you look into it?”
❌ “Nice job”
❌ “ASAP”

👉🏼 I should’ve used specific language. Examples:

✅ “Can you review slides 7 and 8?
✅ “Thank you for adding the timeline. This helps the exec. team”
✅ “Can you please send me the report out by 10 AM CST today?”

Don’t make the mistake I did. Ask yourself:
→ Am I being specific?
→ Where can I be more specific?
→ How do I need to be more specific?

Specificity builds performance, being general builds confusion. Start getting specific today. Your teams will be glad you did.