Home Breadcrumb caret Industry News Breadcrumb caret Industry Breadcrumb caret Planning and Advice Breadcrumb caret Practice How to get promoted Want that big promotion at work? Simply say “yeah” in meetings and you could be well on your way. July 2, 2013 | Last updated on July 2, 2013 1 min read Want that big promotion at work? Simply say “yeah” in meetings and you could be well on your way. A study by MIT Sloan School of Management looks at different words used in business meetings, and which (if any) might increase an employer’s likelihood of agreeing with an employee’s suggestions. It turns out the word “yeah” is key. It came out far above words like “drive,” “results” and “accomplish.” Other words that got colleagues to agree on proposals include: “menu,” “start,” “meeting,” “give,” and “discuss.” Meanwhile, “recognition,” “speech,” “fair,” “flat,” “middle,” and “bottom” did not. So next time you want to get ahead at work, start by getting your ideas heard at the next meeting. Also read: 3 tips to explain fees The best (and worst) client gifts 11 ways to use LinkedIn effectively 13 tips for young advisors and associates Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo