5 Mistakes People Make When Talking With Executives

Anticipate their questions to demonstrate thorough preparation, and have answers ready. Not only will this build trust, but it indicates the ability to view a situation from a holistic and solutions-oriented perspective—having a firm opinion with the understanding that alternative viewpoints may challenge it.

Executives will immediately sense a lack of conviction in the narrative, which automatically costs the employee any hope of validity. But don’t ignore the possibility that there’s a larger picture the employee may not be privy to, and the chance that the executive may offer perspective that could impact an existing opinion. Confidently state your o