The Babel hypothesis and leadership norms

Why is it so hard to remember that we deserve to be heard? Staying silent in our professional lives can feel like the safe choice, but it can have unintended consequences on our overall career trajectory. 

In this episode, Elaine Lin Hering shares what her research, experience in mediation and conflict management, and new book "Unlearning Silence" have to say about why so many of us—especially women—are reticent to raise our voices. She highlights the intrinsic connection between wielding our voices—both audibly and through our actions—and recognizing our self-worth. 

Examine the ways that silence impacts your own life, including:

• Where does our tendency toward silence stem from?;
• Why we need to question and dismantle the “babble hypothesis”;
• Why just talking more isn’t the goal of unlearning silence;
• How leaders can actively push back against silencing team members.

Related Links:

• Elaine’s book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully - https://elainelinhering.com/book/
• Episode 428, Finding Your Voice at Work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode428
• Episode 246, Lessons from Improv to Own Your Voice and Speak Up at Work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode246
• Episode 377, What all women can learn from women of color in leadership with Deepa Purushothaman - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode377
• Episode 445, 3 Tips For Managing Too Many Meetings - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode445
• SPEAK UP: A Live Assertive Communication Course For Women In The Workplace - https://www.bossedup.org/speakup
• Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn by Omkari L. Williams - https://bookshop.org/p/books/micro-activism-how-to-use-your-unique-talents-to-make-a-difference-in-the-world-omkari-williams/19716521?ean=9781635866889
• Babble Hypothesis Research - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1048984320300369
• Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/
• Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

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