Pondering some moments from strange and wonderful ride though a varied and I think successful career path, a thought of reflection is due for the tact and fact of learning with your mouth shut.
So this installment of sage career advice adds the thought of in groups and gatherings, such as meetings and work sessions, that the best learning opportunities (as well as leadership opportunities) is to learn with your mouth shut. Don't be the first to talk, and don't be the last either. If you feel that you have a worthy "add" to the conversation, then play your card well timed and delivered short and sweet. But in the meantime listen to the conversation around you. Carefully. Pondering, Considering, Thinking. Reviewing. Respecting.
What is being said? How is the conversation maturing? Exactly. Now add and draw back.
Are you learning before going all in?
Learn with your mouth shut. Then speak. In time, you will get to be the one with the million dollar answer to the 64,000 dollar question.
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