Notes et briefs de CEO

Nine Phrases That Sabotage Your Authority

August 1, 2026 · 40:08

What you say shapes how people perceive your leadership. In this episode of African Business Revolution, YannicK KOUNGA breaks down nine phrases that quietly sabotage authority in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. For African founders and professionals, communication is not a soft skill on the side — it is a strategic asset. The wrong language can dilute trust, reduce influence, and weaken execution. Th…

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