You said one thing. They repeated another. Suddenly, your message is bent, reshaped, and thrown back in a way that makes you look unclear—or worse, untrustworthy. Nothing derails credibility faster than a team member who takes your words and spins them into something you never said. It fuels confusion, pits people against each other, and forces you into damage control you never should have had to do in the first place. And every time it happens without correction, you’re training the room to believe the twisted version over the truth. This isn’t just about communication. It’s about authority. When someone rewrites your message in front of others, they’re not just misunderstanding you—they’re undermining you. And if you don’t address it, you risk being seen as passive, weak, or out of touch with your own leadership. In this episode, I’ll give you the exact words to shut down the spin immediately. No drama, no defensiveness—just clear, powerful language that reclaims control of the conversation and restores trust in your voice. Because leadership isn’t about talking more. It’s about making sure your words stand.
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