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Post by David Wyld on May 29, 2013 5:28:06 GMT -6
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Post by franklinvazquez on Jul 9, 2013 7:49:14 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences
We live in a world where the amount of information that can be communicated in just a few minutes is so big that can be overwhelming for any leader. Therefore, I acknowledge the importance of this advice. Managers should be specific about the information they require by asking the appropriate questions. However, if managers build an atmosphere of mutual trust in the workplace, employees will give information when it is relevant and when they have it available.
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Post by elvia on Jul 17, 2013 12:40:42 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences
I agree with this article 100%. As a leader it is very important to learn how to ask good questions. When you ask the right kind of questions you will receive the answers you are looking for. It is also important for leaders to know when to ask questions and when to stay quiet. Most people do indeed get uncomfortable when there is an awkward silence, so they feel the need to break that silence by talking. If you sit back and listen, you may get more information than you expected. So with that being said, I definitely agree that to be a successful leader you must know how to ask good questions, and also when to ask these questions.
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Post by campbell22 on Jul 18, 2013 19:36:39 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences I agree with this article. A leader wants to get every bit of information he can out of his employees so asking the right questions at the right is important. Leaders don't want to waste time asking questions that he really can't get any information from so asking what is needed is important but, like the article said, saying nothing can be just ask good as asking questions. When its quiet, people will tell you almost anything, things that you would've never asked about, such as personal information or maybe just on an issue that has occurred in the workplace.
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Post by jalesianelson on Jul 19, 2013 14:14:33 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences I agree with this article 100% and I appreciate the advice given. You have to know when to ask questions and when to stay quiet. And when you do ask questions, make sure it is the right question that is being asked because if not the information you originally set out to obtain will not be revealed. As a leader it is important for you to be able to distinguish the right time and place for questions. In my opinion, sometimes it is best to remain quiet and analyze every aspect of the situation before you make the decision to say something. Because based upon the information obtained, you will know if it was a bad idea to say something or a good idea. Sometimes, believe it or not, information can be obtained by just staying quiet and being patient.
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Post by maryhilse12 on Jul 21, 2013 15:27:40 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: 'There's Nothing More Important Than The Silent Example'
Parents are children's best teachers. Sometimes, they have no clue until later on in life, but parents are so instrumental in the development of their work habits. When they are little, children observe so much. It's hard to admit, but sometimes we are like our parents. Both the good and bad! Hopefully more good, than bad. I can say I get my work habits from my mom, and I can say all other 6 siblings did to. We may not all have college degrees, but we value hard work, seen first hand by my mom and dad. Both who never had college degrees.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2013 9:34:20 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences
Asking good questions is a great way to find out more about the people you work with. They will find a sense of trust and open up to you more than you ever thought possible. Knowing when to ask questions and when to let the questions go until a later date is the knowledge of a leader. Also, knowledge comes from taking assumptions and rumors from those around you and directly asking the individuals involved. The easy way to keep it quiet is to give no names, only the information that you have heard through the grape vine.
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Post by lydell on Jul 22, 2013 10:32:30 GMT -6
You have to know when to ask questions and when to stay quiet. And when you do ask questions, make sure it is the right question that is being asked because if not the information you originally set out to obtain will not be revealed. As a leader it is important for you to be able to distinguish the right time and place for questions. In my opinion, sometimes it is best to remain quiet and analyze every aspect of the situation before you make the decision to say something. Because based upon the information obtained, you will know if it was a bad idea to say something or a good idea.
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Post by harrisonrainwater on Jul 22, 2013 11:26:29 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences
Knowing the difference between when to talk and when not talk is a very important part of business. People need time to think and process information, especially when dealing with complex business decisions which require a lot of in-depth thinking and variable processing. Being able to sit back and offer a bit of silence for a person to think can allow for them to make better decisions and sometimes even offer up more information than you asked for, which could give you an advantage in the conversation.
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Post by neilthompson on Jul 22, 2013 19:57:44 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences
Becoming comfortable with the awkward silence can be very powerful. Many times people have a difficult time allowing this silence and they will begin talking and share a lot of information. These are times when you can keep your talk to a minimum and gain a lot of insight and knowledge.
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Post by mda1287 on Jul 22, 2013 22:36:13 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences
I think that it is important to become comfortable with awkward silences and know how to break the silence. It shows a lot about a leader if they know how to get out those situations and shows the strengths that the leader has. I think it is important in learning how to make awkward silences back into the conversation.
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Post by anthonytaormina on Jul 23, 2013 14:14:05 GMT -6
Alt link 92: INSTANT MBA: 'There's Nothing More Important Than The Silent Example'
Don't lead with words, lead with actions. Anyone can say anything and tell you what you want to hear, but good leaders do things and set examples for others to follow.
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Post by kylekling on Jul 24, 2013 9:06:10 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences
Sitting back and letting someone else talk can be a valuable asset in your life. Even though you are the boss, doesn't mean you have to be the one to talk all the time. Let other people express their ideas and listen to them, and ask questions about their ideas. You must be able to fully understand what these people are trying to say or you could be making a bad decision in the end. Listening to your employees can give you new and exciting ideas if you give them the chance.
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Post by scotthunt13 on Jul 24, 2013 9:29:41 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Get Comfortable With Those Awkward Silences
I've always heard that this is important when you're trying to negotiate something. If you're a buyer for a company and you're trying to negotiate prices with a vendor you state your price and then shut up. More times than not they are going to talk about how they don't like it and that you should change it but if you just keep quiet then eventually they will get too uncomfortable and end up agreeing with you. If you know how to use it then silence can be a great asset for you.
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Post by blaine on Jul 24, 2013 18:39:15 GMT -6
Communication is such an effective key to being a leader. But as the article states, you should also be a good listener to your employees. Your employees have valuable things to say and they need to know that you are there to listen to them. At times leaders want to give the information and then walk away. Instead of doing this they should ask questions of their employees about the information they just delivered. They should also earnestly listen to the feedback that their employees give them and take what they have to say into consideration. This allows for a great leader/employee relationship where communication and honesty are valued.
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