Before responding in meetings, pause for three to five seconds. It makes you sound thoughtful instead of reactive, and gives you time to think. People will take you more seriously.
Silence 1: Before you speak. In most meetings, someone throws out an idea and everyone rushes to respond. They want to be first. They want to be smart. Unshakable men don't rush. They pause. They let other people talk first. They listen for what's missing. That 3 to 5 second pause before you speak does two things. It makes you appear thoughtful, not reactive. It gives you more data so your words land harder.
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