Communication and Influence

It’s easy to go through hybrid meetings without saying a word, especially if you’re shy or lack confidence. But that’s bad for your profile. Take these three actions to speak up and get heard in hybrid meetings.

Some people always seem to know exactly what to say to senior executives in social situations. You can be good at small talk too. Use these tips to sound insightful and confident and make a positive impression.

If your role is limited in scope or a small piece of a much bigger process, it can feel challenging to leave your mark in your organization. Use these three steps to demonstrate your impact from wherever you are.

Your career is filled with important conversations and how you handle them can make or break your chances of success. Carla Harris shares the common mistakes to avoid in important career conversations.

Presenting effectively is all about knowing your audience. When it comes to senior executives, here are 3 points to keep in mind to present powerfully to them in your next meeting.

To advance and succeed in your career, you need to be seen and heard, and meetings are a crucial time to show up and demonstrate your value. Here are five ways to make it easier for you to speak up in meetings when you’re an introvert.

If you feel you’re ready for a promotion but the recognition isn’t coming, how do you ask for a promotion? There are four important things to accomplish in the conversation to be successful and one mistake to avoid.

We all need to influence people at work, but it’s easier said than done and it feels especially fraught when the stakes are high. So how do you influence someone to your point of view and make a compelling case for what you want?

In a job interview, what are the things that make you someone they want to hire? In my guest appearance on LinkedIn Career Talks, I spoke about what hirers are really looking for, plus how you can show this to them in a job interview.

As a leader, asking questions can be more important than having the answers. And asking the right questions at the right times will help you become an even better leader. Here are some of my favorite questions and when to ask them.

If you’re getting turned down for additional resources, you may be making a common and often overlooked mistake. Discover the signs to look out for and what to do instead to succeed in negotiating for resources you need.

As a team leader, you’re responsible for securing resources to get the work done. But if you ask for resources and all you get from your boss is “no”, then see if you’re making one of these common mistakes.