The Surprising Moments at Work When Saying Nothing Could Be Your Smartest Move—According to Psychology
Confident people know that silence can be powerful. The next time you’re in a meeting, try pausing for a moment before you speak. You might be surprised at how much more weight your words carry.
6) When feedback won’t be received well
Not everyone is ready to hear the truth—especially if it challenges their ego. I’ve learned this the hard way. There have been times when I offered constructive feedback, thinking I was being helpful, only to be met with defensiveness, anger, or outright denial.
The reality is, that feedback is only useful if the other person is open to receiving it. And sometimes, the best thing you can do is say nothing at all.
