1. Less is More. Know the 2-3 most important facts before you speak
2. Volume and Tone. Can people hear you clearly?
3. Intimidation Factor. Are you put off by strong, dominant personalities or authority figures like a Tony Soprano? Get over it!
4. Find Advocates who believe in your point of view before a project meeting. Enlist their support early on.
5. Identify your Naysayers. Know who they are and what their viewpoints are so you can overcome objections.
6. Identify a Buddy to give you feedback on your impact. How’d you come across? Powerful? Weak?
7. Check out your Assumptions and theirs. What’s fact from fiction?

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