You have ideas that were meant to be seen, felt, and heard. Use your voice to astonish people, inspire them, and change the world.
~ Carmine Gallo
Coaching Tip for the Week:
How often do you speak up?
Comparatively, how often do you not speak up because you feel your ideas aren’t worth sharing?
As a professional, you need to voice your ideas – whether in meetings, brainstorming sessions, or conference calls. Your ideas are worthwhile, and sharing them demonstrates your engagement.
As a leader, it’s important for you to make sure everyone on your team is and feels heard – even those who tend to be more quiet or softspoken. Just because someone doesn’t speak up doesn’t mean his ideas aren’t worth hearing.
This week, I offer you two challenges: First, if you tend to hold back in meetings, voice an idea. Even if it’s not 100% perfect, and even if you have to do it with sweaty palms and a racing heart.
Second, ask someone to share his/her thoughts on a topic. A simple “What do you think, Sam?” followed with sincere thanks can boost one’s confidence while shedding light on otherwise unheard ideas, too. Win-win!
Where will you speak up – or help others do so – this week? Inspire others by sharing below, on our Facebook page, or via Twitter!
Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As a Certified Executive and Leadership Coach and the President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches executives and leaders who need to get unstuck – whether in your leadership ability, income level, or from spinning your wheels in the day-to-day. She teaches you to flourish towards your purposeful vision with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.
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