"When I put forth recommendations, they are backed up by the financial models and statements that I've built and gathered. I don't make random suggestions, so, in other words, I believe in what I'm proposing, and I'm willing to stand up for it. Having said that, I respect that people might have different opinions. If a conflict arose, I wouldn't let it derail the entire meeting. I would address the person's concerns within the meeting in a friendly and non-judgmental way, supporting my assertations with data. If the discontent continued, I would request to meet one-on-one after the meeting so we could share our perspectives without an audience. Ultimately, the final decisions aren't made by me, so if all the decision-makers aren't on board, I might go back to the drawing board and look to modify and improve my recommendations."