Silence is golden, we've all heard the famous saying and frankly speaking it can be true.
There are times you need to speak, but understanding when is critical, as sometimes simply keeping
quiet is actually far more powerful.
Therefore, in this video we look at why silence is powerful and the 5 advantages of being
silent...
1.
Negotiating - Negotiations are tough at the best of times
and often becomes like a game of black jack where people try to read each other and understand
intentions - One key and highly beneficial tactic during
negotiations is to keep quiet, because when you do it becomes extremely difficult to know
what you're thinking - This causes those you're negotiating with
to start having doubts, as they start to wonder what your intentions might be, will you walk
from the deal or cede to their demands - This might create tension, but it means
that whoever feels the need to fill the gap, or silence, is more likely to be revealing
their hand and putting themselves in a more disadvantageous position
2.
Calmness - Many think that silence is mostly of importance
when interacting with others, as it's predominantly related to conversing and understanding when
not to speak - However, at the same time, it's equally
important to learn to have silence internally, as your mind is in constant thought during
the course of the day - This means having a moment to clear your
head of thoughts, using techniques such as meditation, which not only help you to relax
- But helps to give you clarity of mind, focus and even helps you to make important decisions
without being controlled by stress or your emotions
3.
Gain Trust - It may not be immediately obvious, but silence
can be a great way to develop trust and mutual understanding with other people, especially
when in a relationship - This is because trust is developed when
you listen to what others have to say, whether it be listening to their thoughts in confidence
- ...or listening to them without judement, giving them space to share their feelings
without interjecting with your thoughts and opinions the whole time
- This is a highly valuable quality to have in a relationship in general, as trust is
fundamental and having the qualities to develop trust is highly respectable
4.
Emphasise Points - For most people when they speak they speak
far too quickly as they try to get the attention and interest of the person they are speaking
to - However, this can equally be counter productive,
as it takes a lot of energy to focus and keep up when listening in these instances and it's
more likely the listener will begin to tune out
- Learning to integrating pauses and silence into speech can have numerous effects, making
you appear more confident, helps you emphasise an important thought and allows the listener
to process what you've said - This can make for more engaging conversations,
with silence being used in a way to really drive home the key points of the conversation
and make it easier to remember
5.
Empowering Others - A good leader knows the importance of listening
and thus use silence to hear what others think and have to say, giving them the opportunity
to speak and be heard - Not only does this give a leader insight
into what people think, but what they say might make an impression or influence the
leader, giving them a fresh perspective on a situation
- In addition to this, people appreciate being heard and feeling the respect of someone in
a position of power, all of which helps to feel more empowered and respected
- All of this reciprocates in feeling, as while they'll appreciate you showing them
respect with your silence, they will be more likely to return that respect to you
Do you use silence to your advantage at any given time?
Let me know in the comments section below.
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