Idea in Brief

THE ISSUE Communicating clearly is vital for creating impact and influence. But when you’re sleep-deprived, burned out, or in a brain fog, expressing your ideas can feel impossible. TRY THIS Leadership development coach Muriel Wilkins offers techniques for rising to the moment, even when you feel you can’t. Her suggestions include focusing on listening so that you’re not simply being reactive; checking in with yourself and others to determine if everyone’s ready for the interaction (and whether it really has to happen now); and knowing the outcome you’re driving toward—both the task outcome and how you want everyone to feel leaving the interaction. THE RESULT Using these techniques will help you rally your mental and emotional strength in any conversation—whether you’re feeling up to it or not.…

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Harvard Business Review Special Issues (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2024

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