Nothing can fluster even the most unflappable professional like being asked a question to which they don’t know the answer. Appearing incompetent or uninformed is one thing, but what makes this scenario even worse is when you’re asked the ‘impossible question’ in a group setting. Maybe it’s a group you know well—or [...]
Rescooped by
Trish Sadar
from Leadership Advice & Tips
onto Working Women |
If you want to build credibility at work, always be prepared to add value to the conversation and those you are with. It is okay that you don't know; however, it is often not what you say...it is how you say it that makes all the difference for women professionals.
Take a read, and why not challenge yourself to apply some of these responses on for size. If you have other power responses that have killer results, we would love to read them so please share!!!
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