The Shortcut to Influence with Senior Leaders

Want senior leaders to take you more seriously and in just seconds? Senior leaders don't just listen to or want opinions. They listen to and want informed perspectives. So think about language. Instead of saying, "I think we should," "Here's my suggestion," try "Based on recent data," or "Across similar organizations," or "What the data shows is." You're anchoring your idea in authority. And here's an important shift. You're no longer just speaking as you. You're representing insight on behalf of the organisation. That is a really easy, practical way to scale your influence with senior leaders. Give it a try.