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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 11 MIN

The Quiet Way to Sound Smarter in Meetings

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Most people think great communication is about knowing exactly what to say. In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen looks at the other side of the conversation: the quiet moments between the words. Why does it feel so frustrating when someone jumps in and finishes your sentence “for you”? What actually happens in your brain – and in your colleague’s – during those few seconds of silence after you speak? If you’re a leader, engineer, or team member who spends a lot of time in meetings, this episode will help you rethink what it really means to “communicate well” at work.

Most people think great communication is about knowing exactly what to say.In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen looks at the other side of the conversation: the quiet moments between the words. Why does it feel so frustrating when someone jumps in and finishes your sentence “for you”?What actually happens in your brain – and in your colleague’s – during those few seconds of silence after you speak?If you’re a leader, engineer, or team member who spends a lot of time in meetings, this episode will help you rethink what it really means to “communicate well” at work.

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