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What are some tips for influencing senior leaders?

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  1. Lara McCaskill
    Lara McCaskill

    Atlassian Senior Director, Head of Portfolio PMM, Strategy Collection | Formerly Amazon, Stitch Fix, Pandora • 2mo

    Understand who the ultimate decision maker is, know their motivations, and present information in a way that gives them everything they need to make a call. When an executive comes in with a strong opinion or wants to change direction: 1. Identify who the ultimate decision maker is — the executive who can swoop in and make a final call. 2. Build a strong working relationship with that person so you understand their priorities and motivations. 3. When they push for a change (e.g., launching next ...Read More

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  2. Lauren Buchman
    Lauren Buchman

    GitHub Senior Director of Product Marketing | Formerly Cloudflare, Google Cloud, Google Developers, Observable, Orb • 2mo

    Reframe executives as people trying to navigate their roles, and position yourself as someone who helps them succeed. The perspective on executives changes as you gain experience. Rather than seeing them as centers of power, view them as people who are trying to make the organization successful — people who have less time and context than you do. Ask yourself: how can I help them be successful in their efforts? This reframe can shake off nerves and shift your approach from seeking approval to of ...Read More

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