Can you get to the point quickly when you speak?
Why women feel conflicted about being direct
Some of us are naturally more direct than others.
Others, well, we may take a while to get there.
In professional settings, it’s a good practice to be direct, and headline-first communication does just that.
The Headline technique helps us share our core idea quickly and clearly in conversation.
The Headline Communication Technique is simple.
Say your key point first.
Add a brief explanation if you feel it’s necessary.
If we add too many details to our message, it’s considered “hedging” and softens our tone. Hedging can help us be relatable in certain social situations, but it can also undermine our authority and dilute our message if overused in professional settings.
