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9 overused expressions… Please go away!

Ok, this is a list of overused expressions that I am tired of hearing. 🙂 So, I thought I would blog it away.

Over time I will add more based on your feedback– so keep it coming.

Here we go…

  1. It is what it is
  2. Skin in the game
  3. 30,000 foot view
  4. No worries
  5. Compare apples and apples
  6. Give 110%
  7. win/win
  8. Think outside the box
  9. Drop the ball

Ok, that is all for now.  But, "really"  oh yeah– really is another one– can we try to avoid these canned expressions?

Just want to make you think.

Have a great week.

Ryan 

@ryansauers

 

 

 

 

Dr. Ryan T. Sauers

Dr. Ryan T. Sauers is a keynote speaker, author, professor, and media host specializing in leadership, communication, and marketing. He helps organizations grow through clarity, trust, and human-to-human communication. Ryan is President of End Resultz Media and Sauers Consulting Strategies.

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