@coffeewithsimon: If you’ve ever walked into a meeting wishing you looked just a little more prepared when giving an update… same. For years, I thought preparation meant cramming more details into my notes. But the real shift happened when I stopped trying to know everything and started focusing on how the people in the room think. What I’ve learned is this: sharing an update isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about understanding the minds you’re speaking to. So before any important meeting, I run my update through four simple lenses. And every time I do, the whole experience feels calmer, clearer, way less “oh geez please don’t ask me that.” 1️⃣ Content — the basic, logical follow-ups. 2️⃣ Stakeholders — questions shaped by what each person is responsible for. 3️⃣ Emotion — reactions driven by pressure, fear, or stress (not logic alone). 4️⃣ Risk — the downsides, assumptions, and uncertainty leaders look for. And… a quick announcement 🎉 I just released my new e-book The Quiet Influence Advantage — the complete work communication system to earn trust, be seen as a leader, and move up. ✨ Visit the link in my bio to learn more about the book! #careeradvice #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #corporatelife

Quiet Growth Tips

Open In TikTok:

Region: CA

Monday 08 December 2025 03:15:35 GMT