“Unlock the Secrets: 10 Powerful Phrases Expert Communicators Use That Transform Conversations”
The irony? The more willing you are to admit when you’re wrong, the more people will see you as someone worth listening to.
4) “I appreciate you because…”
Most people don’t hear genuine appreciation as often as they should. Sure, they might get a quick “thanks” here and there, but real, specific appreciation? That’s rare.
I remember the first time a mentor of mine said, “I appreciate you because you always take the time to really think through your ideas before sharing them.” It stuck with me—not just because it felt good, but because it was specific. It made me feel seen in a way that a simple “good job” never could.
