The Art of Speaking Up

Office Hours with Shellie | Candid Convos, Clear Takeaways

In nearly every organization I’ve worked with, there’s at least one person who sits in meetings with great ideas but hesitates to speak. Sometimes it’s fear of sounding unprepared, sometimes it’s not wanting to talk over others, and sometimes it’s simply not knowing if your contribution will be valued. I hear this a lot from professionals at every level, including managers.

But the truth is, speaking up is not about filling time or taking up space in the room. It is more about knowing how to add value without worrying that you are taking away from others.

---

Today’s Question

How do I speak up in meetings without feeling like I’m overstepping?

---