242: How Failing to Strengthen this 1 Skill Hurts Your Leadership Reputation

The first thing is ask yourself if you actually need to send that email. – Grace Aldrige FosterAre you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your inbox? Dive into this episode to discover the secrets to mastering the art of email communication.As a highly-conscientious high performing professional, you understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace. However, email, the cornerstone of workplace communication, often becomes a source of anxiety and frustration. Despite its prevalence, many professionals struggle with writing clear, concise, and impactful emails. But fear not, because in this episode, we'll explore practical strategies to elevate your email game, reduce inbox overwhelm, and enhance your professional reputation.💰Learn how to craft compelling subject lines that grab attention and maximize the chances of your emails being opened and read.💪 Discover the power of audience awareness and how understanding your recipients' needs and expectations can transform your email communication.🏆Uncover essential etiquette tips to ensure your emails are professional, concise, and respectful, ultimately strengthening your personal brand and executive presence.Don't let inefficient email communication hold you back. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and transform your inbox management skills.Thank you so much for joining us. If you’re not getting our weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A plus List!ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Bold Type Co-Founder Grace Aldridge Foster delivers talks and workshops on writing skills, workplace communication, email etiquette, Plain Language, and more to her clients. She has presented at Ellevate Network, the Women’s Information Network, the Own It Summit, the U.S. Special Operations Command, Capital One, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen, the Aspen Institute, the National Parks Service, and many more. Her advice on overcoming email overwhelm has been featured in Forbes and she was recently featured on Veracity’s PR Talk Podcast.FOR YOU:Concerned about your executive presence when you walk into that meeting? Are you crushing your presentations? Do you use good metaphors? Such are the executive micro skills!!!To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up and make things better.In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.