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I realized I was over-explaining everything in meetings after my boss in Tacoma said 'just the headline, please' for the third time.
That simple phrase made me see I was burying my main point under a pile of extra details (which, honestly, I thought made me sound more prepared).
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the_thea3d ago
Yeah, it's a trust thing sometimes. I realized I'd add details because I was worried people wouldn't believe my conclusion without seeing all my work.
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matthewdixon3d ago
Notice it happens when I'm trying to prove I deserve a seat at the table.
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corablack3d ago
Totally get that. It's like you have to show your whole process just to be taken seriously, which is exhausting. I've caught myself over-explaining basic points because I felt my authority was being questioned. That constant need to prove your worth just to participate is a real drain.
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