Title: 7 Ways Leaders Express Their Opinion Without Being 'Opinionated'
Headings: 7 Ways Leaders Express Their Opinion Without Being 'Opinionated'
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7 Ways Leaders Express Their Opinion Without Being 'Opinionated'
1. Ground your thoughts in facts.
2. Use concrete words.
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3. Speak firmly, not necessarily loudly.
4. Ask questions, and listen to others.
5. Look at the person.
6. Don’t be a contrarian for the sake of being a contrarian.
7. Speak first and last.

Content: It is no wonder only 20% of op-eds at major news outlets are written by women. While expressing opinions can be challenging, it is part of being a leader. The opinions of leaders shape business decisions and the news. To be part of the discussion, speak up in the workplace and in the community. Demonstrate your knowledge and value. Your ideas are important and can be, as journalist Katherine Lanpher says, “powerful solutions to big problems.” You can share your opinion without being “opinionated,” which people perceive as being arrogant. Speak up, and speak up in a way that will allow you to be heard and be respected. Here are seven ways women (and men) can express their opinion and not be "opinionated": 1.