651: Why You Stay Silent When Executives Are Wrong & How to Push Back With Confidence

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Have you ever stayed silent when a senior leader was making a mistake because the last time you spoke up, it backfired?

Maybe you challenged a boss and were labeled difficult. Maybe an executive embarrassed you in a meeting. Or maybe you've learned that disagreeing with powerful people can come at a professional cost.

Now, even when you have the expertise and evidence to challenge a decision, you hesitate. And that hesitation could be costing you opportunities to demonstrate your strategic value and influence important business outcomes.

Here's what high-performing leaders need to know: You don't have to choose between staying silent and creating conflict.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

🔑Why past experiences with difficult executives can keep you silent today, even when you know your perspective could prevent a costly mistake.

🧰How to use Laura’s top technique to challenge assumptions, raise concerns, and protect important executive relationships.

🎯How to turn disagreement into influence without becoming defensive.

If you've ever walked out of a leadership meeting thinking, "I knew that was a bad decision, but I didn't say anything," this episode is for you.