Silence Is a Language. Learn to Speak It.

A note to young leaders.

I’ve noticed that I can’t put my foot in my mouth when it’s closed.

Never break a silence, unless you’re confident your words can improve on it.

Silence can be awkward – but only if you allow it to remain vacuous.

Don’t fill the void with words, smile instead.

A smile is a sign that you are at ease with yourself. You are in control, you are relaxed.

Smile faintly and maintain eye-contact during the silence … and just wait.

What happens next will surprise you.