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The surprisingly powerful phrase all leaders should be prepared to say

The surprisingly powerful phrase all leaders should be prepared to say

BOSS talks to three leadership experts about the importance of saying “I don’t know”.

Euan BlackWork and careers reporter

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Admitting we don’t know something can often feel like showing weakness. Especially if we are leading a team and people are relying on our skills and judgement.

But experts argue that saying “I don’t know” helps leaders build trust with their team.

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Euan Black
Euan BlackWork and careers reporterEuan Black is a work and careers reporter at The Australian Financial Review. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com

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