Don't be afraid to speak up and share your opinion.

These days, we've all got to get better faster. The best way to do this is getting input directly from people who are doing the work and the customer. They have more information than a CEO will ever know.

And you are either an employee or a customer. So speak up.

How can your organization serve better? What policies and procedures are getting in the way?

Worried about sharing your opinion? A company should want you to speak up. And if they don't actively ask, write a letter about some improvements that could impact the bottom line.

Don't be too careful about expressing your opinion. Take your chance. Speak up. If you work for an organization that doesn't want to hear from employees, it is not the type of place you want to work anyway.

Your opinion is valuable. Don't let your insecurity get in the way of helping your boss and your organization.