Speaking too fast. Most professionals think: "Fast = fluent.” Wrong. Fast usually means:• nervous• translating mentally• afraid of silence• trying to prove yourself Strong leaders speak with control. They pause. They frame their ideas. They sound calm under pressure. Instead of rushing, try starting with phrases like: • “Let’s align on the priorities first.”• “Here’s how I see the situation.”• “Let me frame this clearly.” Your pace shapes your authority. Which mistake do you personally struggle with more: Speaking too fast OR freezing completely?