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<v Speaker 1>Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of

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<v Speaker 1>performance through strong human relations, team building, and goalajving. This

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<v Speaker 1>is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host Paul Fellowledo.

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<v Speaker 1>Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast.

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<v Speaker 1>It's episode two thirty seven, and today we're highlighting a

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<v Speaker 1>crucial and often overlooked leadership skill knowing when to stay silent.

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<v Speaker 1>Growing up in the business world, my boss would always

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<v Speaker 1>tell me that I needed to work on my poker

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<v Speaker 1>face and my temperament, and I'll admit it, it took

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<v Speaker 1>some time for me to understand exactly what he meant.

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<v Speaker 1>But silence isn't weakness, it's wisdom in action. So let's

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<v Speaker 1>break down seven situations where silence can be your strongest response.

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<v Speaker 1>And we'll first start with be silent if you don't

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<v Speaker 1>know the whole story. Leaders don't need all the answers,

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<v Speaker 1>but speaking prematurely can create confusion and damage trust. If

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<v Speaker 1>the facts are unclear, ask questions, gather information, and pause

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<v Speaker 1>before responding. Silence demonstrates patience and ensures you don't mislead

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<v Speaker 1>your team. And then there's be silent when emotions run high.

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<v Speaker 1>In emotionally charged moments. Words can escalate a situation rather

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<v Speaker 1>than diffuse it, whether it's your emotions or someone else's.

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<v Speaker 1>Silence provides space to process, reflect and respond with clarity

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<v Speaker 1>instead of reacting impulsively, and be silent in the heat

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<v Speaker 1>of anger. Anger is a natural emotion, but reacting in

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<v Speaker 1>anger often leads to regret. Staying silent allows you to

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<v Speaker 1>regain control, focus on solutions, and prevent unnecessary conflict. A

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<v Speaker 1>calm leader earns respect and encourages a stable work environment,

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<v Speaker 1>and be silent if your words may offend. Words have power.

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<v Speaker 1>As a leader, you have a responsibility to choose them wisely.

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<v Speaker 1>Silence is the better option when you're uncertain about how

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<v Speaker 1>your words will land and impact others. One wrong statement

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<v Speaker 1>can damage your reputation. Take time to ensure your message

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<v Speaker 1>is constructive, not harmful, and be silent if it could

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<v Speaker 1>ruin a friendship workplace relationships are delicate. If you're tempted

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<v Speaker 1>to say something that could permanently harm a friendship or

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<v Speaker 1>a working relationship, then pause. Silence gives you time to

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<v Speaker 1>weigh the importance of the relationship versus the issue at hand,

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<v Speaker 1>and be silent when you can't speak calmly effective communication

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<v Speaker 1>requires composure. If you can't speak without frustrating a crackling

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<v Speaker 1>voice or sarcasm creeping in, choose silence until you can

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<v Speaker 1>compose yourself. Calm communications earns credibility, while reactive uncomposed speech

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<v Speaker 1>undermines it. And the last one is be silent. If

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<v Speaker 1>silence can save bonds, sometimes the best way to preserve

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<v Speaker 1>relationships is through restraint. This doesn't mean avoiding difficult conversations.

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<v Speaker 1>It means picking the right time and approach to address

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<v Speaker 1>sensitive issues. Silence today can make room for constructive dialogue tomorrow.

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<v Speaker 1>Silence is a tool, not a retreat. Knowing when to

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<v Speaker 1>stay silence shows maturity, thoughtfulness, and a commitment not only

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<v Speaker 1>to your team's success, but also for your leadership credibility.

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<v Speaker 1>Silence gives you the time and space to lead with

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<v Speaker 1>intention and purpose. It also shows a mutual respect for

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<v Speaker 1>the situation and an overall understanding of the whole institute

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<v Speaker 1>of discussions or negotiations. Silence will also help your poker

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<v Speaker 1>face and your temperament and give you time for composure

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<v Speaker 1>when it really matters. This has been the seven Minute

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<v Speaker 1>Leadership Podcast, and I thank you for listening. For more

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<v Speaker 1>Paul fell of Alito Podcasts, visit paulfellowalito dot com