In Others’ Words: Hearing the Silence

Sometimes it isn’t so much what we say as it is what we don’t say.

I used to to think the more I said, the better chance I had of winning an argument … of influencing people and making friends … and yes, well, making my point.

Talk, talk, talk meant effect, effect, effect, right? 

Wrong.

The power of persuasion doesn’t always lie in our words. No. Sometimes our most profound statement of truth is found in our silence.

I’ve learned when to stand up for truth. I’ve also learned when to step back, knowing the truth — the hard, hard truth — and remain silent. Just like actions, sometimes silence is louder than words.

In Your Words: When have you chosen silence over words?

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