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When Silence is Power
INTRO
Having the answer, being right, and explaining the best way is not always the best way. Sometimes, remaining silent is a much more powerful mode in life, leadership and legacy. In this episode, we explore how not saying something can say so much more than opening your mouth and talking like the knowledgeable one. And, as always, Rob is first in line for the lesson.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT
- While talking is fundamental to our humanity it also has two sides to the coin
- Times when talking is a positive thing
- The downsides of talking
- Saying: “The wise person knows when to talk, and when not to.”
- Situations when talking is a no-brainer
- Situations when talking won’t add value
- Being wrong is not always wrong
- Robbing others of their thinking and growth
- The skill at the heart of coaching
- When your silence holds more power
- Self-restraint
- How to grow strength and gentleness
- Saying: “Gentleness is strength under control.”
- The paradox of when looking good looks bad
- Question: Is it more powerful to say, or not say?
- Projection versus invitation
- Not saying is very difficult
- To be wise needs us to learn to master silence.
HOW TO WORK THIS INTO YOUR LIFE
- The very next conversation you have, actively notice your tendency.
- Do you want to talk over the other person?
- Do you want to correct them, be right?
- Ask yourself, does it matter? What’s the greater good here?
- If it is to restrain yourself and remain (mostly) silent, then choose to do so.
- Once the conversation is finished, reflect.
- Was that an improvement, or not so much?
- What better outcome was achieved for you, for them and for the issue?
- If you feel this is worth pursuing further, make it a campaign for every conversation you will have for the next 24 hours.
- Repeat.
SHARE & CONNECT
Please share this podcast with others and on your social media
And do leave a comment, send me a message or email me with anything you'd like to share, or any question you'd like an opinion on.
Love to hear from you, and always happy to help.
Regards
Rob
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By Rob BialostockiINTRO
Having the answer, being right, and explaining the best way is not always the best way. Sometimes, remaining silent is a much more powerful mode in life, leadership and legacy. In this episode, we explore how not saying something can say so much more than opening your mouth and talking like the knowledgeable one. And, as always, Rob is first in line for the lesson.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT
- While talking is fundamental to our humanity it also has two sides to the coin
- Times when talking is a positive thing
- The downsides of talking
- Saying: “The wise person knows when to talk, and when not to.”
- Situations when talking is a no-brainer
- Situations when talking won’t add value
- Being wrong is not always wrong
- Robbing others of their thinking and growth
- The skill at the heart of coaching
- When your silence holds more power
- Self-restraint
- How to grow strength and gentleness
- Saying: “Gentleness is strength under control.”
- The paradox of when looking good looks bad
- Question: Is it more powerful to say, or not say?
- Projection versus invitation
- Not saying is very difficult
- To be wise needs us to learn to master silence.
HOW TO WORK THIS INTO YOUR LIFE
- The very next conversation you have, actively notice your tendency.
- Do you want to talk over the other person?
- Do you want to correct them, be right?
- Ask yourself, does it matter? What’s the greater good here?
- If it is to restrain yourself and remain (mostly) silent, then choose to do so.
- Once the conversation is finished, reflect.
- Was that an improvement, or not so much?
- What better outcome was achieved for you, for them and for the issue?
- If you feel this is worth pursuing further, make it a campaign for every conversation you will have for the next 24 hours.
- Repeat.
SHARE & CONNECT
Please share this podcast with others and on your social media
And do leave a comment, send me a message or email me with anything you'd like to share, or any question you'd like an opinion on.
Love to hear from you, and always happy to help.
Regards
Rob