Communication when you're in a position of power
We need to be aware of how of our words (or lack of) can influence others when we are in a position of power.
For example, the phrase “I need to talk to you later ” can create worry and anxious thoughts, but you can add a little more communication to it, to ease the other person's fears: try saying something like “I need to see you later today. But don’t worry; it’s nothing bad.”
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