You know those meetings where everyone nods, but the silence feels heavy?
A decision gets made and we quickly move to the next point, but something hangs in the air.

I’ve been in those rooms. Everyone seems to agree, but you can sense unspoken thoughts beneath the surface.
Not open disagreement more like quiet uncertainty that lingers after the call ends.

It’s easy to think, “It’s fine,” or “Maybe it’s just me.”
But that kind of silence can quietly create distance between people, ideas, and collaboration.

Sometimes you can’t address it in the moment.
But afterwards, even a short 1:1 can make a real difference:

“That meeting covered a lot; I wondered what stood out most for you afterwards?”

No judgement. Just curiosity.
Those small check-ins often open conversations that would otherwise stay unsaid.

That’s one reason I’ve been developing a simple framework around everyday communication habits that rebuild connection and clarity. I’ll be sharing more about it soon.

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