To be taken seriously, do 6 simple things: '99% of people' don’t, says executive coach
"Start communicating like someone who deserves to be taken seriously and others will follow suit," says executive coach Melody Wilding, author of "Managing Up."
TL;DR
- Package ideas by focusing on outcomes and return on investment, not just accomplished tasks.
- Communicate concisely to sound more credible and demonstrate understanding.
- Build consensus and address concerns one-on-one before formal meetings.
- Prioritize making decisive recommendations rather than hedging or being solely focused on being 'right'.
- Make yourself promotable by documenting processes and training others, ensuring you are not indispensable.
- Frame 'no' responses constructively by offering alternatives, rather than outright refusal.