In the world of high-stakes meetings, sometimes you just have to pretend to be something you're not. Maybe you're not an expert, but you're going to pretend to be one anyway. Maybe you're not an authority figure, but you're going to make everyone think you are. Welcome to Section 3, where we explore the Pretender Techniques of the meeting world.
Technique 1: The Art of the Questionable Question
Ask questions that make everyone else look smart, but secretly have no idea what you're talking about.
Example: "I was wondering, have you considered the implications of our current strategy on the global market?" - said while Googling "global market trends" on your phone.
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Technique 2: The Power of the Empty Statement
Make statements that sound important, but have no actual substance.
Example: "We need to think outside the box" - said while staring blankly at the wall.
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