28 Powerful Things You Should Never, Ever Say to Your Boss

“This Isn’t My Fault”

Why It’s a Problem: Blaming others and shirking responsibility is unprofessional and counterproductive. It suggests a lack of accountability and problem-solving skills.

Better Approach: Focus on solutions rather than assigning blame. If a mistake happens, acknowledge your part in it, if any, and discuss what can be done to prevent it in the future. “Here’s what happened, and here’s how we can avoid it next time.”