- You better be able to write effectively with a clear focus on making sure that your communication is understood by your audience.
- Articulation is key. I had a person who worked for me who was from Charlestown, MA and had a real strong Boston accent. She was smart enough to go to a speech therapist early in life to work on reducing her accent so she would not be pigeonholed later in life and in her job.
- Demand attention when you speak. Saying it more clearly, when you talk, to people, make a presentation, or speech "own the room".
- Be persuasive - need I say more. That means know your stuff inside and out and anticipate questions ahead of time and how to respond.
Well, if I can pass on some important advise as you grow through your career, these pointers are important and could be one of your tickets to success. So say it clearly!!!