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LESSON 4 · Speak Up at Work

Meeting Power Swaps

Replace "This is probably a stupid question" with "I'd like to understand". Replace "I agree with everyone" with "Building on [name]'s point, I'd add one more angle".

Meeting swaps are high-impact because they happen in front of an audience. One strong contribution can shift your perceived seniority in the room. After your next meeting, replay it and pick one phrase to swap next time.