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Leadership strategies for women: how to speak up (Part 2)
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In my signature women’s leadership development article, Show up, speak up, and step up, I write that being visible in the workplace is only half the battle. The other half is having a voice. In that article, I suggest that you speak up by making insightful and valuable recommendations that will move projects forward. In this article, I provide further insight on how to “speak up.”
1) Speak with confidence: In addition to your physical appearance, how you speak makes an impression. Therefore, you should use language that projects that you are a confident leader. The volume and tone of your voice should also convey that you are a leader. Don’t sound tentative when you speak. Instead, speak affirmatively and with authority. You should also limit your use of phrases like “I think” and “I feel.” If you’re in a meeting where others are dominating the discussion, don't always wait for everyone to finish speaking before you chime in; you may never get the opportunity. Be ready to politely, but firmly Interject.
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