Unlock Instant Respect at Work With These 8 Unexpected Micro-Phrases!
But one day, during a meeting with senior leadership, someone asked me a question I didn’t have the answer to. Instead of guessing, I simply said, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out and get back to you.”
To my surprise, no one batted an eye. In fact, they nodded and moved on. Later, one of my colleagues mentioned how much they respected my honesty—it showed confidence and self-awareness. That moment completely shifted how I approached uncertain situations.
Saying “I don’t know” doesn’t make you look weak; it makes you look real. It shows that you’re more focused on getting things right than on pretending to be perfect.
