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Power Up, Stand Up,
SpeakTall
3Stand up, power up, and SpeakTall. The next time you get wind
of a backstabber, address it. When your boss volunteers your
department for another project, speak up about the challenges
it presents and what you need to meet the challenge. When
someone puts you down, tell the person how you want to be
treated. When someone goes out of their way to help you, let
them know exactly why you appreciate it. Take yourself off
mute and speak!
But don’t just speak, SpeakTall! Speak in a way that elevates
you and everyone who hears you. Speak in a way that talks the
walk you want. Avoid going from silence to violence; don’t go
from meek and weak to rash and brash. Use PowerPhrases—
winning words that work!
I hear it repeatedly. “Oh yeah, I spoke up all right. I opened
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