Don't contaminate the conversation

Leaders…we’re underestimating the impact and weight of our words.

Without discipline and intention, the solitary voice in meetings may be…ours.

Without realizing it, we’re contaminating the conversation.

We’re the ones pointing out what went wrong and offering the solution to fix it.

No wonder when we finally ask, “Any other ideas?” we hear crickets and receive the collective corporate nod.

It’s time to be curious and change our interactions from a monologue to a dialogue.

Start meetings by asking, including, and involving your team.

As a result, you’ll tap into innovative ideas, thoughtful insight, and alternative perspectives.

On top of that, you’ll gain the buy-in you’ve been seeking.

Dialogue demonstrates to your team that their voices have value.

Make the space for it to show up.

And when it does, listen through action.