How to harness your "Quiet" power for impact
Jessica Chen
Author "Smart, Not Loud" | 2 Million Learners | CEO @ Soulcast Media | Emmy-Winner | Global Speaker on Communication & Executive Presence
In this edition of my special “Book Launch” LinkedIn newsletter series, I'll be sharing a glimpse into my upcoming book, “Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work For All the Right Reasons.”
You can pre-order the book from Amazon or Barnes & Noble ?? International orders here.?
One of the most important concepts I cover in the book begins at the beginning. In Part 1, I?address this feeling of experiencing a “culture shock” at work where we sometimes feel stuck as to how to act, speak up, and show up around our manager and our team. In other words, we feel a sense of "communication friction" because we are not sure how to ask for what we want, advocate for our ideas, and highlight our work without putting ourselves out there in a boastful way.
There are many reasons for why we may feel uncomfortable, but the one I highlight in "Smart, Not Loud" is looking at the cultural influences around us, specifically what we were taught in our younger years by our caregivers and even in our culture.
For example, I share how there are certain traits that we were taught to embody, such as being a “studious kid," which might have helped us in our younger years, but didn’t exactly prepare us for the realities of working in a fast-paced corporate environment. For example, we were raised to embody what I call “Quiet Culture” traits such as:
?? Listening more than speaking
?? Putting our heads down and working hard
?? Being humble and not boasting
?? Avoiding conflict to maintain a harmonious environment.
However, what’s actually expected and even rewarded in large global organizations are “Loud Culture” traits such as:
?? Being able to participate by discussing and challenging others
?? Spend time building connections with people
?? Ensuring others notice achievements made
?? Addressing problems openly and honestly.
It’s important to note, one is not better than the other, but if “Quiet Culture” traits are what we only apply in a “Loud Culture” workplace, then it'll be challenging for us to speak up and build visibility at work.?
In Part 1 of the book, I teach readers four important strategies to reframe our “Quiet Culture” values so it helps us accelerate our career. Because the key is to not eliminate these "Quiet Culture" traits, it’s to expand what it means to us.?
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What I find important about the concepts and reframes I teach in Part 1 is I lay out the communication friction in detail, specifically how we can better Engage Others, Spend Time, Handle Wins, and Manage Conflict.
I also share real-life examples of how successful people have used their “Quiet Culture” traits to advance their careers to amazing levels. Part 1 is both introspective and tactical. Here are the three chapters at a glance:?
Chapter 1: Friction at Work: Stuck between two cultures
Chapter 2: The Four Cultural Reframes: Seeking a cultural balance
Chapter 3: Overcoming the Quiet Culture Bias: perception and what we tell ourselves
Part 1 is one of the most important parts of the book because it sets the foundation for how you can transform the way you approach work, including how you think, act, and show up so it feels authentic to who you are.
When you pre-order "Smart, Not Loud" today, you will get immediate access to download the “Smart, Not Loud” Book Notes to start learning the concepts inside the book.
You’ll also be invited to attend these private workshops on Zoom, which are coming up:?
?? ?Tues, June 25: Advocating for Yourself using ACCT (happening next week!)
?? ?Mon, July 1: Mastering Communication Skills at Work
?? ?Tues, July 16: “Smart, Not Loud” Launch Party?
*only for those who pre-order
In our newsletter next week, I’ll dive into Part 2 of the book and what you'll learn.
“Smart, Not Loud" will inspire you to show up and speak up more confidently in the workplace so you get the visibility and recognition you deserve!
You can pre-order your copy at https://smartnotloudbook.com.
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This article is part of the?Soulcast Media Newsletter, which has over 25,000 subscribers. Read the entire Book Launch Series newsletter here.
Technical Manager @ Telecom Egypt | Organizational Leadership
5 个月In our culture, it's not an easy thing to manage the difference between what is professional and what is personal. That's why when we have our efforts undervalued at work or when we have a sort of clash with our supervisors , we tend to get angry and start having tense conversations that only make things worse . That is why emotional intelligence and steadiness is of most importance at work , or even outside it as well.
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5 个月Love the topic, and I’m sure it will resonate with a lot of people. Have pre-ordered to support this topic! Look forward to your great content
HR Manager at LinkedVA
5 个月I really resonate with your exploration of 'Quiet Culture' traits versus 'Loud Culture' expectations in the corporate world. It's something many of us experience but often struggle to articulate.
Ex SMBX, Macaulay/Hertog Scholar, GCC
5 个月Is there going to be a Kindle version?
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5 个月It's vital to recognize that being loud doesn't equate to being more competent or valuable.