The speaker emphasizes the critical impact of communication in vital moments within organizations. They highlight that moments requiring emotional or political risk-taking significantly influence trust levels, cooperation, decision quality, and execution. A research project in a healthcare organization revealed that a disastrous surgery could have been prevented if individuals had spoken up. The pattern of silence often led to underachievement and even catastrophic outcomes, underscoring the necessity of open dialogue and communication in preventing organizational failures.
Are there high-stakes conversations in your life that you need to have but are putting off?
This week I welcome special guest Joseph Grenny, one of the authors of the bestselling book, Crucial Conversations.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why silence is the most significant communication error we make
- The cost of not speaking up
- How to make it safe to talk about almost anything with almost anyone
Joseph's insight and experience will help you have better conversations about what matters most with those who matter most.
Credits:
- Hosted by Greg McKeown
- Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
- Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
- Co-Produced by Derrial Christon