Michael Lee StallardBe Sensitive in How You Describe Colleagues – Michael Lee Stallard http://www.michaelleestallard.com Helping Leaders Create Cultures that Connect Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:16:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Be Sensitive in How You Describe Colleagues http://www.michaelleestallard.com/be-sensitive-in-how-you-describe-colleagues http://www.michaelleestallard.com/be-sensitive-in-how-you-describe-colleagues#respond Sun, 12 Jul 2015 22:20:51 +0000 Katie Russell http://www.michaelleestallard.com/?p=7407 #93 Be Sensitive in How You Describe Colleagues Saying this is “my employee” or “one of my people” is disconnecting.  Refer to people as “a colleague” instead. This is the ninety-third post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the […]

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#93 Be Sensitive in How You Describe Colleagues

Saying this is “my employee” or “one of my people” is disconnecting.  Refer to people as “a colleague” instead.

This is the ninety-third post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the language, attitudes and behaviors focus on application in the workplace, you will see that they also apply to your relationships at home and in the community.

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