Why being outspoken is Over rated.

you ever been in meetings where certain individuals tend to repeat what others, especially those in authority, have said, merely to make their presence felt. Staying quite could more effectively support the flow of conversation. And those folks who are quick to flap their gums overshadow the contributions of those who need more time to think or who prefer to offer more thoughtful and meaningful responses. If you are equating outspokenness with leadership you got it twisted. Youre missing out on the quieter individuals ideas so lets figure out how to help them bring their thoughts to the table.

00:00 The Echo Chamber: Unproductive Meeting Behaviors
00:38 The Impact of Dominating Conversations
01:06 Rethinking Leadership Qualities in Meetings
01:37 A Call to Action for Thoughtful Contributors
02:06 Signing Off with a Peaceful Goodbye