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☆ Use this formula to advocate for yourself and say 'no' to more work, says author of 'Smart, Not Loud'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When you think of advocating for yourself in the workplace, you probably imagine asking for a promotion. Part of self-advocacy, though, is learning how to say "no" to tasks you don't have the bandwidth for. In her new book "Smart, Not Loud," Jessica Chen outlines how you can push back against accepting more work, even if you're uncomfortable saying "no." "In the process of always saying yes, we sacrifice our time and take on work that does not really help us," she writes. In her book, she offers up a formula that can help you turn down work in a way that doesn't ruin your workplace relationships.

Persons: Jessica Chen, Chen, SoulCast Organizations: Society for Human Resource Management

☆ An introvert's guide to speaking up in meetings: Be 'pointed and succinct,' one expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

I've always admired people to whom speaking up during meetings comes naturally. "Finding the right words to say in front of others can be one of the most frustrating games we play in our own head," she writes. Chen, now the CEO of communications training agency SoulCast, offers up a strategy for contributing during meetings in an impactful way. Called the "A4 Sequence," it's a series of actions that can help you chime in at the right time with the right information. "Speaking at meetings is about being pointed and succinct," she writes.

Persons: I've, Jessica Chen, Chen

☆ Every employee needs a 'Yay Folder,' says author of 'Smart, Not Loud:' Here's what that means
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

She was taught to do her work, hit her goals and not cause any trouble. "Growing up, I was never taught the importance of making myself visible, of continually following up as a way of staying top of mind," she wrote. "I was never taught the importance of being proactive or how to speak up with tact." After a few years in the workforce, she realized silently completing tasks is a poor strategy for getting ahead. One you can do right away: Create a "Yay Folder."

Persons: Jessica Chen

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