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Most people use big words to sound smart. In reality? It's a massive red flag that they don't actually know what they're talking about. The Real Problem: I've worked with countless mid-career professionals who try to sound impressive by using complex language, industry jargon, and long-winded explanations. I see through it every time. In this video, I break down the three communication principles that separate people who sound smart from people who actually are smart - and get listened to. This Video Is For You If: ✔️ You're technically brilliant but struggle to get your point across in meetings ✔️ You feel like you need to "sound impressive" to be taken seriously ✔️ You lose people's attention halfway through your explanations ✔️ You've been told you need to be "more concise" but don't know how ✔️ You want to command respect in high-stakes meetings without overexplaining Key Takeaways: 🔐 Using big words to sound smart is a massive red flag 🔐 Top CEOs and politicians speak at an 8th-grade level - on purpose 🔐 PRINCIPLE #1: SAY LESS - Be concise, talking more doesn't make you sound smarter 🔐 Present: challenge → necessary info → 2-3 solutions → recommend one 🔐 Follow the 1-3-1 structure for clear communication 🔐 PRINCIPLE #2: SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE - Use firm, clear, unambiguous language 🔐 PRINCIPLE #3: SIMPLIFY MESSAGING - Talk at an 8th-grade level 🔐 Use analogies to make complex ideas accessible 🔐 Explaining with simpler words indicates intelligence, not big words 🔐 People who use big words to confuse you tend to be narcissists who don't know what they're talking about 🔐 People who use clear, direct language fare better than those who "bloviate" 🔐 Communication is a core pillar of executive presence 🎯 Want to Build Complete Executive Presence? Watch this video next: [Link to Executive Presence video] Or take the FREE Mid-Career Crossroads Assessment: 👉 https://crossroads.vm.coach 💬 Drop a Comment: Which principle do you struggle with most? Saying less, speaking with confidence, or simplifying messaging? Let me know below. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights on communication, executive presence, and the leadership skills that actually get you promoted. Are you looking to go to the Executive Level? Book a free Discovery Call here: http://vmleader.com/call Come to my FREE LIVE MASTERCLASS! Register here: https://wholeexecutive.com/free-maste... Interested in reading my book? Click below to purchase it: https://wholeexecutive.com/overview-ech Follow me on Instagram for a more "behind the scenes look" -   / tomcoxvm   Timestamps: 00.00 - Intro 02.56 -the 1st tool 04.44 - Mckinsey presentation style 05.19 - 1-3-1 method 06.27 - the 2nd tool 08.02 - the 3rd tool 11.20 - Final thoughts Thank you for the support & thanks for watching. TOM #leadership #careertransformation #verticalmotion #executivepresence