5.8 Displaying a Can-Do, Confident Tone (LO5.5)

For each of the following items, rewrite the sentences to achieve a better can-do, confident tone.

A. Even though I do not have any supervisory experience, I think I have excellent leadership skills.

B. I have excellent leadership skills and will certainly increase profitability as I am promoted through the ranks of the training program.

C. I might be a good candidate for the training program since I work so hard.

D. We feel that next year’s annual profits could increase if the economy picks up and if we are able to fill all of our management positions.

E. We believe that improving customer service is one way of driving increased revenues.