How to Get Your Boss's Boss to Understand

Connecting the material to executives doesn’t mean dumbing down the work.

When something is obvious, it does not require embellishment.

Every major decision relies on an inner circle of trusted advisors.

The things you do to make your presentation and reports more accessible to people with impairments make your work more understandable to all

A well-prepared communicator demonstrates competence naturally through clarity, relevance, and precision.

Remember to use a guiding graphic on your next big project and with every big presentation!

A well-timed pause isn’t a break in your speech—it’s part of your message.

Focus first on the opening. Focus next on the closing. The blind spot is that they spend too much time on time on the main body.

When you communicate evenly, you foster collaboration and show respect for the collective wisdom in the room.

Simple questions feel less intimidating, making people more likely to respond truthfully.

It’s a subtle shift that makes a world of difference.

Career growth depends on using proven communication approaches in addition to hard skills.

Rare events can usually be identified within the seven categories of crisis.

The next time you feel inclined to make a statement, try turning it into a question instead.

Professional design tools like Canva are essential for effective communication.

Online editing tools such as Grammarly are invaluable for clear and effective communication.

FINESSE is a model that helps you get the boss, and boss's boss, to understand.

Business leaders deal with tables every day.

Alt text for tables is a small step that can have a big impact.

Use shading, borders, and other formatting options to visually group related cells without merging.