There’s an expectation at my workplace that if you’re in a room, you better speak up.
You’re expected to contribute, to ask a question, to make a difference.
I used to think the expectation would result in a lot of noise, dumb questions, and people struggling to speak just to check the box.
Fortunately, it’s also known that if you’re in the room, you’re there because you matter, people believe in you, and, if anything, they want to help you grow smarter.
The real challenge then isn’t coming up with something that moves the team or an idea forward. No. The real challenge is being missed if you’re not in the room.
And that goes for any room, not just the ones at my work.
Stay Positive & Make A Difference, Not Just Noise
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Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Senior Content Specialist at Encompass Technologies, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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