S1 E4 Mini Workshop - Sitting in Silence

Make Work Work Better (Audio Only)

Summary In this episode, Dr. Marc Reynolds discusses the value of sitting in silence and provides practical tips on how to apply it. He highlights two situations where sitting in silence is crucial: during one-on-one conversations and before meetings or presentations. Dr. Reynolds emphasizes the importance of listening, planning questions, and giving others the opportunity to think and respond authentically. He also explains how sitting in silence can create a space for open communication and better decision-making. The episode concludes with actionable steps to incorporate silence into daily routines. Takeaways

• Sitting in silence allows for better communication and understanding in one-on-one conversations.
• Taking time to listen and plan questions leads to more effective communication.
• Silence gives others the opportunity to speak and be heard, fostering a more open and authentic dialogue.
• Sitting in silence before meetings or presentations helps calm the mind and improve decision-making.
• Incorporating silence into daily routines can lead to better self-control and influential leadership.

Titles

• The Value of Sitting in Silence
• Creating Space for Open Communication

Sound Bites

• "If you talk to any expert interviewer, they will tell you the most powerful tool is silence."
• "A common trend I see when I'm working with executives is that they never stop. They're always going."
• "Executives should be in control, but the primary way that they need to be in control isn't of other people. It's in control of themselves."

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:02 Sitting in Silence in One-on-One Conversations 03:28 Creating Space for Open Communication 04:25 Sitting in Silence for Better Decision-Making 05:22 Incorporating Silence into Daily Routines 07:19 Conclusion Keywords sitting in silence, communication, listening, decision-making, meetings, interviews, self-control #sittinginsilence #communication #listening #decision-making #meetings #interviews #self-control #FYVConsulting #DrMarcReynolds #Consulting #Coaching #ExecutiveCoach