Making an impact
People don’t care about what you have to say. They care about how what you say affects them.
I am the founder of Impactful Voices, LLC, a company that empowers women to plug into their self-confidence to get their voices heard.
As Black Woman in Corporate America, I spend a lot of time at work trying to move my ideas across the proverbial finish line. My words often generate more questions than answers and end with befuddled looks as fellow leaders struggle to grasp my meaning or intentions. Because I felt misunderstood, I often didn’t speak up in meetings. I worked as an agreeable leader who never challenged the status quo. Maya Angelou says “When you learn better, do better” I discovered how to “do better”. Now, I communicate in a way that creates winning opportunities for all parties.
Your Turn:
Stop for a moment and think about yourself. How do you communicate? Are you aware of the energy you are bringing into the room?
People don’t want to hear what you have to say:
Here is a dirty little secret, people don’t care about what you have to say. They care about how what you say affects them. When you share a story that is relatable and people hear the real you, it evokes a response. The world thrives on ideas backed by testimonials and data. A testimonial is nothing more than a story. Become a better storyteller and people will want to listen to what you have to say.
Let’s connect! I can’t wait to hear your story!
