#90: Stop Getting Talked Over & Start Being Seen as a Leader

Published: Sept. 19, 2022, 9 a.m.

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Are you struggling to find confidence and step out of your comfort zone at work when it comes to growing as a leader and asking for what you want? Today\'s guest will show you how! In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Karen Laos, author of the book Trust Your Own Voice and host of the podcast, Ignite your Confidence with Karen Laos. Karen shares practical tips on how aspiring leaders can confidently speak up and become a valuable player everyone else wants to hear from.

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First, Karen encourages you not to be afraid to be the first to speak. This gets any nerves out of the way and positions you as a confident leader, even if you\\u2019re just making an observation. Second, Karen recommends using the phrase \\u201chere\\u2019s my vote\\u201d as an unapologetic, straightforward way to share an idea or recommendation. Lastly, Karen shares how being thoughtfully concise will make you stand out as a communicator. Listen now and use these strategies in your next business meeting and you\'ll be well on your way to becoming a leader people want to follow!

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Order Karen\'s new book, Trust Your Own Voice, and listen to her podcast, Ignite your Confidence with Karen Laos,\\xa0at KarenLaos.com.

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