Has this ever happened to you? You’re in a meeting and a senior leader asks you a question. You feel the pressure of being on the spot, and you launch into a long, detailed monologue in response. When you finish, you’re met by blank looks. Maybe you have even forgotten what the question was in the first place. If this sounds familiar, then it’s time to practice bottom-lining. I first learned about bottom-lining early in my Google career and have used it to enhance my executiv