Silenceensus - When Nobody Objects, So We Assume Everybody Agrees
from Leadruption
The proposal has been presented. There are two minutes left. The leader asks, “Any concerns?” One person is still processing, another is deciding whether it is safe to speak, and somebody else has just found the unmute button. Excellent. Apparently, everyone agrees. In this episode of Leadruption, Emma Last explores Silenceensus, the habit of treating silence as evidence of support. In this episode, we explore: What Silenceensus is, and why silence is not the same as agreement. Why people may need more time, confidence or psychological safety before they speak. How meeting structure can accidentally manufacture consensus. Why a lack of objection can tell us very little about what people really think. A question to consider: When nobody disagrees with you, how do you know they actually agree? Consensus is not the absence of noise. And sometimes the quietest meeting can be hiding the most disagreement. Want more Leadruption? Come and join Emma in Leadruption PodChat to continue the conversation and discover more words from The Leadruptionary. You can also explore the Say–Do Gap White Paper and go deeper into how leadership intention can differ from the experience other people are having. https://emmalast.com/leadruption-podchat
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