Leadership Communication Hinges on Eliminating Weak Verbal Fillers

By Judith Humphrey · Fast Company · 2026-08-09

Fast Company reports that specific command-based phrases and verbal crutches often signal a lack of internal authority rather than strength. Executives who rely on imperative language to grab attention risk alienating their teams, whereas substituting these habits with conviction

Fast Company reports that specific command-based phrases and verbal crutches often signal a lack of internal authority rather than strength. Executives who rely on imperative language to grab attention risk alienating their teams, whereas substituting these habits with conviction