Communication Hack to Be Heard in Meetings

Introduction

• Vibho Chandel presents a session on Mind-Blowing Monday.
• Aimed at discussing a communication hack for gaining attention in meetings.

Types of Power in a Company

• Formal Authority: Power that comes with the ability to hire/fire people.
• Influence: Respect and attention garnered from others without formal authority.

Influence & Gravitas

• Essential for roles like agile coaches/scrum masters who lack formal authority.
• Indicators of Influence:
  • Boss takes notes when you speak.
  • Colleagues turn to you for suggestions.
  • Meetings are postponed to accommodate you.
  • People take your ideas seriously.
• Gravitas: A special form of influence, means weight/seriousness in discussions.
• Signs you lack Gravitas:
  • Ideas are dismissed quickly.
  • Interruption by others.
  • Lack of proper credit.

Boosting Gravitas

• Gravitas takes time and practice but can be borrowed.
• Two-Step Hack:
  1. Address the most senior person in the room by name and ask permission to add to their point.
  2. Paraphrase the senior person’s earlier point before adding your ideas.
• Why It Works: Aligns your idea with a high-gravitas personality, making interruptions less likely.

Conclusion

• Use this hack responsibly as it leverages significant authority.
• Encourage feedback and engagement from viewers.

References

• Mention of another relevant video: [How to Create a Personal Brand for Scrum Masters].