298: Stop Undermining Your Leadership by Overusing this Charisma-Killing Answer

Answering questions from senior leaders is a TRAP!As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader or IC, you’re often in situations where your expertise is tested. But what if your natural inclination to be thorough and accurate is actually holding you back? This episode is all about how to turn those tough moments of uncertainty into opportunities for influence and leadership.By the end of this short episode you’ll know:💡 How sharing a less-than-perfect answer can actually *enhance* your reputation.🎯 The subtle art of providing value even when you don’t have all the answers.🧩 A useful and simple framework that transforms every tricky question into a chance to showcase your leadership.Don’t miss out—play this episode now to learn how to elevate your communication and turn every challenge into a leadership opportunity.Knowing your own signature communication orientation is essential for authentic and confident executive presence. Discover here your own signature communication style (free assessment) so your voice can begin to be heard and respected in meetings, you gain more influence, and understand better how to reach key stakeholders.FOR YOU:To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.