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Need Leadership's Buy-in? Take Control with These 4 Strategies

 

Need Leadership's Buy-in? Take Control with These 4 Strategies

Have you ever had that brief yet vitally important window of time to speak with your leadership or board only to let your emotions get the best of you and feel disappointed at the outcome?

Whether negotiating an offer for a new title, a monetary raise, promotion, or buy-in on an idea, it’s vital to prepare your mindset AND that of your counterpart.

Here are a few tips to make sure you feel in control of your next crucial conversation:

  1. Have an ECO Mindset prior to entering into any high-stakes conversation. (Have "E"mpathy for the other, "C"uriosity for what he/she might feel/be experiencing, and "O"ptimism for how you’d like the conversation to turn out). If you’re not feeling the love, postpone the conversation. Anger and frustration, while 100% understandable, will likely come out in your tone/gesture which will not be helpful to your cause.
  2. Begin with acknowledging the other’s perspective. Be...
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Podcast Episode #114: "The Great Renegotiation for Women in the Workplace" - an Interview with Deanna Ransom

 

The Great Renegotiation for Women in the Workplace

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the remarkable Deanna Ransom (President and Executive Director of Women in Revenue), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:  

  • If you take action, how to do it can come to you as you're in motion. 
  • Do not allow a setback to become the final piece of your story.
  • Reach out for help sooner rather than later. 
  • If you support a woman, you support the world. 
  • Don't fear failure. It's part of the learning process.

To be notified for future interviews be sure to connect with me here on LinkedIn AND to learn more about how to build the mindset and influence for real change, join our community at www.SherylKline.com.

Download a transcript of Sheryl's interview with Deanna Ransom.

(Please watch the video above, or begin listening to the Podcast.)

To your next level of impact and joy!
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