Confidence Tip of the Day

In the professional world, if you need to gain approval from another department for something, it's more effective to take a confident approach. As long as you are the resident expert on said subject, try thanking them for their approval ahead of time, rather than saying "I hope we'll receive your approval." As you deliver the piece, a polite, "I appreciate your approval on this," will go a long way in establishing your expertise on the subject and return an approval to you faster than you could have thought.

Creating the Perfect Design Brief
by Peter L. Philips