Today we sit down with Brett McDermott for a masterclass in one of the most underrated leadership tools: silence. In this episode of Persistence Playbook, Brett unpacks how intentional pauses can transform your presence, your message, and your impact.

If you’re a regular listener, you know Brett doesn’t just drop insights—he delivers strategies you can use by Monday morning.

If you’re new here, get ready to learn why the most charismatic communicators aren’t the ones who talk the most—they’re the ones who know when to stop.

Key Takeaways

• Pausing signals confidence, commands attention, and invites connection
• Silence helps sync brainwaves between speaker and listener
• Five types of pauses you can start using today—from grounding to emphasis to reset
• Charisma isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence