Knowing when to shut up

I’ve always been very talkative. Maybe it’s because I’m a social learner. Talking through things helps me learn. Maybe it’s because I like the sound of my own voice, who knows.

I’ve talked written about the importance of learning to listen.This is a very important lesson to learn as an organization. As an individual though I’m learning the importance of shutting my mouth.

  • I don’t always have to prove I’m right
  • I don’t have to correct everyone over every little thing
  • I don’t have to share everything with everyone

I’ve learned that sometimes my exuberance about social media shuts other people down. Shutting up allows other people the opportunity to talk.

  • Other people learn by talking through things
  • Other people need to learn from trial and error
  • Other people can/need to be right

Most importantly I’ve learned that sometimes shutting up helps you avoid friendly fire.

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Social media anthropologist. Communications strategist. Business model junkie. Chief blogger here at New Comm Biz.
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  • http://EricHerberholz.GooglePages.com Eric Herberholzq

    Sounds like you are describing me. And offering the same advice that I have to keep offering myself. Thanks for the reminder.

  • http://EricHerberholz.GooglePages.com Eric Herberholzq

    Sounds like you are describing me. And offering the same advice that I have to keep offering myself. Thanks for the reminder.

  • http://www.newcommbiz.com Tac

    Usually I try and avoid using too many “I” references in a post but I figured that by pointing the finger at myself most people would see some similarities in themselves ;)

    Thank you for the comment.

  • http://www.newcommbiz.com Tac

    Usually I try and avoid using too many “I” references in a post but I figured that by pointing the finger at myself most people would see some similarities in themselves ;)

    Thank you for the comment.