Tag: restraint
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The Power of Silence in Decision Making
Many capable individuals speak prematurely when their position is strongest, thinking it fosters clarity. However, this often leads to discomfort and undermines their authority. Instead of explaining, they should practice restraint, allowing silence for decisions to settle, fostering genuine understanding without premature negotiation or defense of ideas.
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Sometimes No Comment is the Best Statement
“Sometimes no comment is best.” A few years ago, an associate and I went to go see a client. After a long trip followed by a productive working dinner we checked into our rooms. Within not even 5 minutes — our texts and calls were crossing because of mutual cringe resulting from seeing the sticky…