How to Be Awesome at Your Job

694: How to Make Your Voice Heard with Connson Locke

Aug 16, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Bungy Jumping In Thailand

  • Connson recounts bungy jumping alone in Thailand and dropping straight down screaming.
  • A sympathetic tok tok driver bought her water afterwards and stared in disbelief.
INSIGHT

Upward Influence Is A Distinct Skill

  • Upward influence is about persuading people with equal or greater power.
  • Connson Locke highlights this as the hardest and most important influence skill.
INSIGHT

Leaders Often Want Your Voice

  • Many bosses actually want honest input from subordinates.
  • Realizing leaders welcome corrective feedback makes speaking up more feasible.
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