Phrases Execs Use That Make You Cringe

[Anonymous]

It’s “open kimono “ and it has been around in Japan for at least 5 decades. It means “be transparent” or “lay your cards on the table” or “truthfully “

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anything related to a wheelhouse

That one is so ridiculous because it regrets to a realty show about crab fishing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Instead of layoffs, saying "riffs" and "riffing" (for Reduction in Force)

We won't be riffing anyone right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anything related to a wheelhouse

That one is so ridiculous because it regrets to a realty show about crab fishing.

Isn't it a baseball term?

[Anonymous]

I kind of hate this used socially: thanks for reaching out.

[Anonymous]

Silos used by anyone not employed in the agricultural industry.

[Anonymous]

Ping
I hate hearing it

[Anonymous]

"Y'all are lazy AF."

[Anonymous]

"Socialize" a plan (for sharing it/getting input from others)

Metrics

Paradigm shift

Think outside the box

Synergy

[Anonymous]

"Benchmark," "best practices" and "thought leader." It's okay if you say any one of these words a couple of times a year but not a couple of times a meeting.

[Anonymous]

"I don't mean to belabor this but".... then they belabor it

"Larla, do you have anything to add?" Larla: "No, but..." Then she proceeds to talk for five minutes, repeating what was just said. Just to have the spotlight for a few.

[Anonymous]

‘...If you will...’”. I don’t have an f’ing choice you are going to say it anyway, sow why insert if you will.

[Anonymous]

"To your point"