#Common euphemisms about leadership skills and appearance As a manager, your concerns are understandable. There are indeed some euphemistic expressions or code words in the workplace that may be used to indirectly comment on leaders. Here are some possible expressions： ## Euphemism for leadership skills -"Pay more attention to the process than the result" (may allude to too much attention to details and lack of strategic vision) -"The management style is more special" (may mean that the management method is not effective enough) -"A growing manager" (alluding to lack of experience) -"Relying on team autonomy" (may refer to lack of clear guidance) -"Pay great attention to collective decision-making" (may refer to insufficient decisiveness) ## A euphemism for appearance -"The image is more people-friendly" (may mean that the dress is not professional enough) -"Very personal" (may mean that the appearance does not meet conventional expectations) - "Pay attention to the inside rather than the outside" (implying that you don't pay much attention to the outside) ## Constructive suggestion Instead of guessing the code word, consider: 1. Create an open communication environment and encourage direct feedback 2. Conduct anonymous team surveys to understand true opinions 3. Seek honest feedback from trusted colleagues Good leadership is based on openness and continuous improvement, and facing feedback is often more constructive than speculating on the reasoning behind it.