How to share your point of view (even if you’re afraid of being wrong)

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👋 Hey, it’s Wes. Welcome to my weekly newsletter where I share insights on managing up, driving growth, and standing out as a high performer. Apply to work with me 1:1 for executive coaching, or bring me on as a keynote speaker to speak with your team on becoming sharper ICs and leaders. I pour my strategic thinking and energy into helping my clients as a sparring partner and personal advisor. Hit reply or message me here. In this week’s newsletter, we’ll cover principles on how to feel more confident sharing your point of view. The more controversial the idea, the higher the burden of proof. Update your assumptions about how you add value. Share where your hunch is coming from—because it’s coming from somewhere. Describe why the problem matters, so people understand why you’re speaking up. Don’t rely on your credentials. Your idea should make sense on its own. Use language that accurately reflects your level of certainty. Read time: 9 minutes Subscribed Last month, I did a keynote ta

👋 Hey, it’s Wes. Welcome to my weekly newsletter where I share insights on managing up, driving growth, and standing out as a high performer. ✨ Work with me 1:1 for executive coaching, or bring me on for a keynote to speak with your team on becoming sharper ICs and leaders. I pour my strategic thinking into helping my clients as a sparring partner and personal advisor. To learn more, fill out this form. In this week’s newsletter, we’ll cover principles on how to feel more confident sharing your point of view. The more controversial the idea, the higher the burden of proof. Update your…

How to share your point of view (even if you’re afraid of being wrong)

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