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019. Leadership Language

019. Leadership Language

Choosing your words carefully to drive team success.

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Victoria Drake
May 29, 2023
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As a technical leader, you play a crucial role in shaping the culture and communication style of your team. In everything from technical specifications to retrospective meetings, your choice of words can have a significant impact on the success of your projects and the morale of your team members. Today, let's discuss the benefits of using plain and direct language as a technical leader.

Build trust

One of the most significant benefits of using plain language as a technical leader is that it helps you avoid misunderstandings and build trust. Consider a couple of my most detested phrases:

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