In team meetings, silence is not always sign of consensus or alignment - it often reflects reluctance, fear or simply the feeling of being unheard
The silver lining is that this can change with just the right signals from the leaders. Simple actions like – showing appreciation, listening without judgement, inviting perspectives- especially from quieter voices and offering constructive feedback can turn silence into conversations and create a more open and expressive team
When leaders understand, dialogues happen, ideas begin to flow, and the team moves towards an active and meaningful collaboration
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