12 ridiculous phrases that smart people avoid at work

Want to be impressive at work? We all do. But out of laziness, we can rely on words that confuse everyone else and make us look bad. Researchers suggest you avoid these 12 phrases that can make people look ridiculous. Saturday Newsletter [Like us on facebook]( Ladders is the #1 site for $100K+ jobs [C4ISR Software Lead]( BAE Systems | Hudson, NH [Engineering Manager, Digital Marketing]( Fitbit | Boston, MA [Director of Engineering]( Mediamorph | New York, NY [Usability Engineering Manager]( ZOLL Medical Corporation | Chelmsford, MA [Software Program Manager]( mc10 Inc. | Lexington, MA [Find More Jobs]( [12 ridiculous phrases that smart people avoid at work]( by Jane Burnett [Want to be impressive at work? We all do. But out of laziness, we can rely on words that confuse everyone else and make us look bad. Researchers suggest you avoid these 12 phrases that can make people look ridiculous. Read More]( [10 brilliant mind tricks that make people like you]( by Travis Bradberry [When you’re working hard and doing all you can to achieve your goals, anything that can give you an edge is powerful and will streamline your path to success. Mind tricks won’t make you a Jedi, but using the brain’s natural quirks to your advantage can have a positive impact on everyone you encounter. Steal these 10 tricks now. Read More]( [5 reasons why we really like people who curse at work]( by Allison Hirschlag [Swearing at work can win you fans because it makes you appear more authentic. Should you go into work tomorrow firing off curses left and right? Probably not. If you pick your moments, however, you may find cursing has the potential to open some unanticipated doors. Read More]( Details matter, it's worth waiting to get it right. —Steve Jobs [Good news: New study confirms that your body can handle more coffee than you ever knew]( by Monica Torres [Admit it, you've wondered during those late working nights or foggy mornings: How much coffee can I drink before I do myself physical harm? It turns out: quite a lot. Read More]( [The 2 magic words that will transform your career]( by David Wilk, Frank Ford, and David Ahearn [A simple change in mindset can transform your workday and your entire career. These two words will make people more receptive to your ideas and put you on the fast track to success. Read More]( [4 things you say every day that make a bad impression]( by Monica Torres [Time and again, science confirms: Our biggest enemy in making a good impression is ourselves. The challenge, it seems, is how to make a positive impression — but we all fall flat. Here are four things you're saying that make people back away, and how to fix them. Read More]( © 2017 [Ladders, Inc.]( All Rights Reserved [PrivacyÂ](|[ Terms of UseÂ](| [ Contact UsÂ]( |[ Unsubscribe]( You're receiving this email from our secure server at [Ladders, Inc.]( because you signed up on March 26, 2016 from [{EMAIL}](#) with the ZIP Code 06473. [Ladders, Inc.]( - [55 Water Street, 51st Floor - New York, NY 10041](#)