120. Answer Any Executive Question Without Overexplaining (It’s Always One of These 3 Things)
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You give an executive a thorough answer and they still look unsatisfied. One question turns into five, you walk away wondering what you missed, and a week later you hear they were uneasy with where things stand. What gives? In this episode, discover the three underlying needs behind almost every executive question and how to diagnose which one is driving any given question in seconds so you sound more influential and convincing.
You’ll Discover:
▪️The reason a thorough, well-organized answer erodes an executive's confidence in you
▪️ Scripts that show a senior leader they can trust your team without having to step in
▪️ How to sound decisive when you're put on the spot, even when you don't have all the data
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