this is work 741 underrated career skills (part 2)
Oct 19, 2025
Join Emily Bowen, COO of Rare Kind and a savvy career coach, as she unlocks underrated career skills. She emphasizes the power of authentic email communication to build rapport and shares practical tips on delivering tough messages without offense. Learn how being hard to offend enhances feedback reception, while showcasing your work can speed up decision-making. Emily also discusses the importance of owning your strengths and leveraging them to maximize productivity. It's a treasure trove of insights for thriving in the workplace!
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Write Emails That Sound Like You
- Email like you speak to build rapport and show authenticity in written communication.
- Convert how you'd DM someone into an email opener or brief personal line to create congruence.
Becoming Less Easily Offended Helps You Grow
- Becoming hard to offend reduces distractions and invites more feedback at work.
- That feedback loop accelerates improvement and makes leaders more effective.
Lead With Intent When Giving Tough Feedback
- Communicate intent before delivering tough feedback to show you care and set context.
- Explain the consequence of not addressing the issue so the recipient understands why it matters.
