During our many business conversations, we have all heard the most current and overused phrases from our clients and colleagues.  We surely have used these phrases a time or two ourselves.  When words or phrases are overused the conversations begin to sound the same.

Accountemps a finance staffing firm polled 150 senior executives from the largest companies in the United States and asked them to share the most annoying buzzwords or phrases.

The following are the top ten responses from this poll.

1. Leverage
2. Reach Out
3. It Is What It Is
4. Viral
5. Game-Changer
6. Disconnect
7. Value-Add
8. Circle Back
9. Interface
10. Cutting Edge

My contribution to this list would be

1. At The End Of The Day
2. Outside The Box
3. 24/7

What is your opinion on today's business phrases and buzzwords?

What buzz words or phrases do you find annoying and overused?

-Joan