Think of the perfect response after the meeting ends?

L.A.T.T.E. prep ensures your best ideas land in the room, not 10 minutes later.

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Jacqueline Twillie
September 04, 2025

Don't wait to get passed over again

Don't Wait to Get

Passed Over Again

Why getting to yes faster matters for your career

Hey y'all,

I know what it feels like to be the go-to problem solver, the one leaders come to when things get messy. You're praised privately, trusted with the toughest projects, yet when the promotion decisions happen you're not the one chosen. You're underpaid compared to peers who don't deliver at your level.

I've been there. Early in my career, I had the results and the visibility but still got overlooked. What I didn't understand was that results alone don't get you promoted. Decision-makers want clarity, influence, and speed.

Here's why getting a yes faster matters:

  • For you: it accelerates recognition, promotions, and compensation. You stop losing out to louder voices.
  • For decision-makers: it means projects move forward without stalling, objections are addressed quickly, and they trust you as someone who brings solutions they can champion.

That's why I built the LATTE framework: Look, Anticipate, Think, Talk, Evaluate. It's not about manipulation—it's about preparation. Eighty percent of your success in a meeting happens before you walk in.

The LATTE Framework in Action

Step

What to Do Before Your Next Meeting

Why It Works

Look Identify the single business objective keeping your leader up at night. You connect your idea to what matters most.
Anticipate Predict their first objection (cost, risk, headcount) and prep a data-backed response. You avoid being caught off guard.
Think Align your proposal with 2–3 metrics they already track. You show strategic alignment.
Talk Open with the metric they value most, then link your solution in one clear sentence. You grab their attention immediately.
Evaluate Debrief within 24 hours and capture which value drivers resonated (cost, speed, brand). You refine your influence for the next ask.

Quick win you can try this week:

Before your next meeting, run through just the Look step. Ask yourself: What's the one objective keeping my leader up at night, and how does my idea connect to it? That five-minute prep changes the way you're heard in the room.

Power phrases to carry with you:

  • "If we adjust [scope element], then we can stay within [X budget]. Is that acceptable?"
  • "If we sequence step one, then step two, does that mirror your approval path?"

These aren't tricks. They're signals to your leaders that you understand the business, you've thought critically, and you're ready to lead.

The cost of inaction:

If you don't apply this, here's what's on the line:

  • Raises missed today compound into six-figure losses over a career.
  • Stretch projects go to others who know how to influence.
  • Promotions stall while you keep carrying the workload.
  • Your reputation stays "dependable but replaceable."
  • Burnout creeps in from doing more without recognition.

I don't want you to wait until you're fed up before you act. The leaders who rise are using these techniques now. You can too.

Watch my free 30-minute class:

Get a Yes Faster: Pinpoint What Decision-Makers Value

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You'll walk step by step through the LATTE prep process, pull up the worksheet, and map it directly to your real work scenario. In just 30 minutes, you'll see how to turn influence into career ROI—bigger projects, faster promotions, and compensation that matches your impact.

Don't wait to get passed over again. The blueprint is in front of you.

🫶🏽 Jacqueline

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