Communication Mistakes That Quietly Expose You as “Not Leadership Material”

Dr. Grace Lee October 25, 2025
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Hi, I’m Dr. Grace Lee, former neuroscientist turned executive coach & international speaker 💪 After years of studying the brain, I discovered that the same principles that unlock human potential also accelerate leadership success. Today I help ambitious leaders go from overlooked to highly visible: landing promotions, growing influence, and creating fulfillment without burnout. ▶️ Subscribe for weekly insights drawn from neuroscience, leadership psychology & real-world coaching ▶️ Click my profile links to: 📗 Discover the Hidden Rules of Career Advancement in My eBook You Were Never Taught 🎯 Take the Assessment to See What’s Blocking Your Promotion Path and How to Break Through 🎓 Join My Mentorship to Break Stagnation and Fast-Track Your Career Growth with Expert Guidance I’ve coached professionals in 30+ industries to: • Win executive-level promotions • Build unshakable confidence & presence • Navigate complex politics with clarity • Increase income, impact & authority

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Your credibility can disappear in seconds, not because your ideas are weak, but because your words dilute them. Download Dr. Grace’s 7-Pillar Framework to strengthen your executive presence here: https://www.executivepresenceedge.com/yt-home Most professionals don’t lose influence because their ideas are weak. They lose it through subtle linguistic cues that signal hesitation or self-doubt. In this video, Dr. Grace unpacks seven everyday phrases that make capable professionals sound uncertain and shows how to replace them with language that commands respect and earns immediate trust. The next time you speak, let your words carry the weight of your conviction. Share your biggest takeaway in the comments below. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 The First Common Expression 02:13 The Second Common Expression 03:58 The Third Common Expression 07:29 The Fourth Common Expression 08:50 The Fifth Common Expression 10:03 The Sixth Common Expression 11:51 The Seventh Common Expression -- As an executive coach and mentor to leaders, Dr. Grace has been training people in all aspects of communication and career growth. Want to learn more from Dr. Grace? Follow these steps: 🚀 GAIN RECOGNITION & RESPECT WITH THE EXECUTIVE PRESENCE FORMULA™ 🚀 https://www.executivepresenceedge.com/yt-home 🗨️ JOIN DR. GRACE'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 🗨️https://m.masteryinsights.com/application 🎯 ARE YOU PROMOTION READY? TAKE THIS QUICK ASSESSMENT 🎯 https://masteryinsights.com/ytv-assessment 📗 DOWNLOAD DR. GRACE'S CAREER ADVANCEMENT EBOOK 📗https://at.careergrowthcodex.com/download 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW 👇https://www.masteryinsights.com/subscribenow 💯 FOLLOW DR. GRACE LEE 💯 LinkedIn: https://www.masteryinsights.com/linkedin Instagram: https://www.masteryinsights.com/instagram -- ★☆ CHECK OUT THESE RELATED VIDEOS ★☆ 7 Phrases That Expose You as “Not Executive-Ready” in High-Stakes Meetings https://youtu.be/DACk621pQqU 7 Common Phrases That Top Leaders NEVER Say https://youtu.be/VJgvjDmmuTw 5 Rules for Communicating Effectively with Executives https://youtu.be/Fzi4T94QCjw -- This video is about Communication Mistakes That Quietly Expose You as “Not Leadership Material” https://youtu.be/HlD-mr3OnY0 https://youtu.be/HlD-mr3OnY0 #SoundLikeALeader #ExecutivePresence #LeadershipCommunication #DrGraceLee

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