How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1093: How to Become Powerfully Likeable with Dr. Kate Mason
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Sep 15, 2025 Dr. Kate Mason, a communications expert and world-champion debater, shares her insights on being powerful yet likable. She discusses the impact of undermining language and how to boost credibility through thoughtful questioning. Kate reveals how leaders can balance authority with approachability—a key to effective leadership. She emphasizes the role of emotional connections over mere confidence in fostering genuine interactions, providing practical tips to enhance communication skills and professional influence.
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Power And Likability Can Coexist
- Leadership is not a binary between power and likability; you can combine both to be more generative.
- Showing power and warmth together creates a richer, more effective leadership style.
Small Phrases Undermined Her Authority
- A client repeatedly used minimizing language like "I'm not an expert" and "it'll just take two seconds."
- After removing those caveats her team described her as more decisive even though the work stayed the same.
Swap 'Does That Make Sense?' For A Check-In
- Replace "Does that make sense?" with a clear check-in like "I've covered a lot; any questions before we move on?".
- The swap keeps audience respect and invites useful questions without sounding patronizing.
