Words can inspire, encourage and empower. Words can make a huge difference in the performance and attitude of your team members. 

Here are words that effective leaders use on a very regular basis:

• We
• I am sorry
• What do you need?
• What do you think?
• It’s your decision
• Try it again
• Great job
• You can do it
• We can do it
• I trust you
• How can I help?
• Help me understand
• Thank you

As a leader... or friend... which words on this list do you need to use more often?