Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

What To Do When You’re Misunderstood

Episode Summary

Have you ever been misunderstood? This can range from being accused of something you didn’t do to being accused of motives you never had. Recently I found myself in this very situation and suspected many can relate. Listen to my tips for handling these moments, so when this happens you have a game plan.

Episode Notes

Episode Notes:

Nothing prepares you for that moment: you’re accused of something you didn’t do or mean. It takes your breath away, and not in a good way. Being misunderstood happens to everyone - yes, even communication experts!

If we’re not careful, we can fall into this pitfall and make the situation even worse. It’s so important to have a plan ready. Even if you’re not experiencing this right now, you’ll want to listen! These tips apply to every tense situation, so you can navigate these moments like the leader you are.
 

Tangible Takeaways

• When misunderstood, respond versus react - create space from the knee-jerk reaction to your response. Even a breath helps if that’s all you have time for!
• Look at the situation objectively, and view the situation from a neutral perspective. What are the facts? What are the possible interpretations of these facts?
• When you respond, come from a space of humility. Seek first to understand what happened, and avoid “you” statements. Speak with “I” statements.
• Own your part, and assume the best of the other person.

You will find more advice in my book, “Find Your Own Voice.” here 👉🏻 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2KNN9PK

About me:
Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.

Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).

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