The words you use in all of your work related communications can have a major impact on how others perceive you, as a leader. And as entrepreneurs, it is really easy to put yourself in the middle of it all, on a pedestal, as the person that founded the company. But as you all should know by now, you are not building your business by yourself, and credit needs to be shared with all, to keep everyone feeling respected and motivated in their day-to-day efforts as part of the company. That all starts with removing the word “I” from your vocabulary, effective immediately.
Defining “I” vs. “We”