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The Art of Speaking Up · May 26 · 13 min

417 | How great leaders handle questions they can’t answer

You're in a meeting. Someone asks you a question you don't know the answer to. What do you do? In this episode, I'm teaching you 4 "time-stopping techniques" — communication tactics that buy you time, protect your credibility, and help you respond with confidence when you're put on the spot at work. You'll learn: The Validation technique The Open-Ended Probe The Closed-Ended Probe The Future Over-Deliver These are the exact tactics leaders use to handle tough questions while maintaining their credibility. Grab the free Bias to Action Worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/

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You're in a meeting. Someone asks you a question you don't know the answer to. What do you do?

In this episode, I'm teaching you 4 "time-stopping techniques" — communication tactics that buy you time, protect your credibility, and help you respond with confidence when you're put on the spot at work.

You'll learn:

  • The Validation technique
  • The Open-Ended Probe
  • The Closed-Ended Probe
  • The Future Over-Deliver

 

These are the exact tactics leaders use to handle tough questions while maintaining their credibility.

Grab the free Bias to Action Worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/ 

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