Martin Fraquhar Tupper. “Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.” [Motivational Quotes of the Day]
The world around us seems to be moving at a thousand miles an hour. Often, we are so busy that we miss what people are really saying, we can't take a break, or we'll miss something. Have you ever used the space between you talking to consider what you'll say next?
What you say may be hurting your career.
Think about the executives you've met who really made a difference to a company. Perhaps those executives who seemed to have every resource at their disposal. More often than not, they use silence as a means of relationship-building.
- Use silence in conversations to really listen to what people are saying. Silence gives you time to think about what is really being said. Pace yourself, and stressful situations become comfortable.
- When asking questions, use silence after each request to draw out real answers with meaningful facts.
- Place silence on the table during your next negotiation after the other party makes an offer; you'll find they will sweeten the deal when you don't immediately respond.
- Give the gift of silence while employees share concerns or new ideas that could change the fundamentals of your business — just five minutes could be worth hundreds of hours of consulting time.
- Schedule a block of silence in your workday to focus on tasks at hand without interruptions. The people who depend on you will appreciate it.
- Bring silence to your next meeting, give your staff some time to shine, and you will be surprised by what they have to contribute. Let your strength be demonstrated through the people around you.
When you don't speak, it allows others to fill in the blanks. Often, they attribute more influence, wisdom, and meaning to those who say less. The balance is essential.
If you say nothing, that failure to speak up makes you invisible. When you say too much, you look like a fool. The balance comes with intent.
To truly understand other people's motivations, desires, and experiences, you gain a significant advantage. If you're talking all the time, you aren't listening to discover what matters.
Outstanding career growth stems from identifying opportunities and stepping into the flow of thought. This makes you a go-to resource to get things done. Relationships often result from individuals feeling heard.
Executives want thoughtfulness combined with meaningful implementation. Decision makers want to know you are saying something that matters.
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