Read to Lead Podcast 518: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully with Elaine Lin Hering
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Mar 12, 2024 Exploring the impact of self-silencing and finding one's voice in the workplace, empowering communication strategies, making a difference through small acts, and how to speak up authentically. Conversation on diversity, innovation, and personal expression in work and learning, along with strategies for effective communication in relationships and activism through small actions.
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Definition Of Damaging Silence
- Silence is when there's not enough room for your real thoughts and preferences in conversation or relationships.
- Elaine Lynn Herring calls this damaging silence that people often mistake for personal deficiency.
Silence Becomes A Health Risk
- Learned silence often comes from being rewarded for conforming and being 'useful' rather than seen for your humanity.
- Chronic self-editing triggers the body's threat response and harms health over time.
Silence Can Be A Strategic Choice
- Silence can be strategic self-care when chosen intentionally to preserve safety or a role.
- Elaine distinguishes chosen silence from silence that is imposed and harmful.