Why senior leaders don't hear you (even when you're right)

Jan 27, 2026 6:16 am

Workplace Multiplier by Tola Akinsulire


January 27, 2026

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Why senior leaders don't hear you (even when you're right)

Howdy ,


You have the right answer.


You say it in the meeting.


Nobody responds.


Five minutes later, someone else says basically the same thing, and everyone nods.


Why?


It's not your competence. It's your communication.


Every generation processes information differently. If you're not adapting your message to how decision-makers prefer to receive it, you're just noise, even when you're right.


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Tomorrow: One of the fastest way to build trust with people who matter at work.


Keep winning at work and in life


Tola Akinsulire

Your Strategic Workplace Mentor



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