![]() ![]() Rather, it describes going for the easy win, maybe while the harder stuff gets shoved to the “back burner.” That’s no way to leverage synergy! 4Giving 110% 3Low-hanging fruitĪre you skipping through an orchard, plucking apples for making pies? Sounds kinda nice! But that’s not what this phrase is even remotely about. Someone determined to impact key metrics is bound to have an impact, but if this word appears twice in the same email or slide, we suggest you consult a thesaurus and find another impactful option, lest your audience groan as if their wisdom teeth are impacted. However, it’s used so frequently that its meaning starts to get murky. In a business context, “impact” denotes results or influence. (Alternatively, if you’re in the market for more opacity rather than clarity, we suggest using the phrase “finding synergies.”) 2Impact ![]() Now imagine replacing the Jack Donaghy-esque verb at the beginning with plain old “maximizing,” and watch it go from opaque to straightforward. “Leveraging our goodwill with millennials will help us increase sales.” It generally means “to use to a maximum advantage,” but leverage risks giving the impression that the speaker wants to convey more gravitas and business acumen than is necessary. So whether you’re a jargon detester or just consider it a bland yet ingrained part of work communication, take a moment to enjoy our list of some of the most common workspeak offenders. Grammarly helps you avoid overused language Write with Grammarly ![]()
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