Thinking on your feet may seem spur
of the moment, but it is actually
something you can prepare for.
Here’s how.
BY STEPHANIE VOZZA4 MINUTE READ
Whether it’s an unexpected question or
a decision that needs to be made
quickly, it’s easy to be caught off
guard in the moment only to think of
the perfect answer later.
Thinking on
your feet takes mental agility, and
it’s possible to prepare for those
moments when you need to think fast.
Here are some ways to get better at
thinking on your feet:
2. REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
If you’ve been asked a question and
don’t have an immediate response, get
more information by asking questions.
For example, “Tell me more about that”
or “Tell me what you mean by XYZ,” says
Kelley Heider, vice president of
innovation at the PR agency SSPR.
“This will buy you a few seconds to
have more time to think about it,” she
says. “It may also provide the
information you need to actually answer
the question.
This is especially
helpful when you don’t really
understand the question.”
3. WATCH PRESS CONFERENCES FOR
INSPIRATION
Press conferences can be a good model
for thinking on your feet.
“There is no safety net; no one can
come to your rescue and you don’t get
do-overs. That’s why it’s
the best place to see examples of
thinking fast on your feet.”
To be continued..
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