How to Stop Rambling and Get to the Point

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For women particularly that are working on speaking up, but they are nervous about it, saying, here's my vote, feels very diplomatic while also being direct. When you notice yourself rambling out loud, stop and say "totally yohat" The ability to summarize your thoughts is seems easy, but not very many people can do it. Can you give us one more how to stop rambling and get to the point? Would be my net. I need that. Ha,. ha, ha, haev, one thing s if you notice yourself. You could write down your points that you know, when you start rambling, just read your read your napkin. Write t

Are you struggling to find confidence and step out of your comfort zone at work when it comes to growing as a leader and asking for what you want? Today's guest will show you how! In this episode, Donald Miller talks with Karen Laos, author of the book Trust Your Own Voice and host of the podcast, Ignite your Confidence with Karen Laos. Karen shares practical tips on how aspiring leaders can confidently speak up and become a valuable player everyone else wants to hear from.

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