“Unlock the Secrets: 10 Powerful Phrases Expert Communicators Use That Transform Conversations”
Most people think that sounding smart means always having the right answer. But high-level communicators know the opposite is true—sometimes, the most powerful thing you can say is “I don’t know.”
It sounds counterintuitive, but admitting when you don’t have all the answers actually makes you more credible, not less. People respect honesty over empty confidence. And when you follow it up with “but I’ll find out,” you show that you’re proactive, reliable, and willing to learn.
Psychologist Albert Bandura, known for his work on self-efficacy, once said, “People’s beliefs about their abilities have a profound effect on those abilities.” True confidence isn’t pretending to know everything—it’s trusting in your ability to figure things out.
