How to Answer Questions You Don't Know (Without Faking)
When you're asked a question you can't fully answer—in a meeting, presentation, or interview—use the Acknowledge-Bridge-Commit method: briefly acknowledge what you don't know, bridge to what you *do* know or what's relevant, then commit to a specific follow-up action with a timeline. This approach preserves your credibility because it shows intellectual honesty, strategic thinking, and accountability. The worst thing you can do is bluff—audiences detect it faster than you think.
