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Own Your Words to Gain Authority

MIT Sloan management review, 2024-04, Vol.65 (3), p.1-4 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Spring 2024 ;Copyright Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Jan 2024 ;ISSN: 1532-9194 ;EISSN: 1532-8937

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  • Title:
    Own Your Words to Gain Authority
  • Author: Hollis, David ; Wright, Alex
  • Subjects: Corporate culture ; Corporate governance ; Corporate image ; Corporate profits ; Credibility ; Decision making ; Managers ; Teams ; Ventriloquism
  • Is Part Of: MIT Sloan management review, 2024-04, Vol.65 (3), p.1-4
  • Description: Managers often undermine their credibility when they frequently speak for others. This practice, known as managerial ventriloquism, is common in organizations but can have negative consequences. It can harm a manager's credibility, damage company culture, and hurt the organization's reputation and profits. However, by paying attention to these behaviors and making minor adjustments, managers can gain more autonomy and demonstrate their authority. They can modify their word choice, speak for others less frequently, and be more mindful of what they say in this role. This can boost their credibility and effectiveness as managers and foster a healthy corporate culture where responsibility is clearly assigned and claimed. Here, Hollis and Wright conducted research, including ethnographic studies in various organizations, to understand and study managerial ventriloquism. They also provide examples and suggestions for managers to improve their communication skills and enhance their credibility and effectiveness.
  • Publisher: Cambridge: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1532-9194
    EISSN: 1532-8937
  • Source: ProQuest Central
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