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Everyone should ask these 3 questions before sending an email or talking in a meeting, says CEO coach
Executive coach Aiko Bethea has a three-question method meant to prepare you for any conversation and promote strong decision-making skills at work.
TL;DR
- Most people communicate at work on autopilot, leading to potential mistakes.
- Aiko Bethea recommends asking three questions before responding: 'What do I value?', 'What impact do I want?', and 'What's my part in this?'.
- These questions help reset thought processes, avoid snap judgments, and align actions with personal values.
- Reflecting on these questions in real-time allows for adjustment of words and tone.
- The method promotes integrity, self-confidence, self-awareness, and reduces reliance on external validation.
- Considering the intended impact ensures messages are received as intended.
- Understanding one's role in a conversation is crucial for authentic dialogue and accountability.
- Asking 'What's my part?' demonstrates humility, self-awareness, and openness to feedback.