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How to Use Strategic Silence in High-Stakes Meetings
Season 1
Episode 38
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
Episode 38 of The Office Politics Podcast explores the power of deliberate silence in meetings when you're fighting for budget or a promotion. Lucas and Luna break down a real scenario: a mid-level manager at a Fortune 500 company who secured a $500,000 project budget by staying quiet after making her ask. They discuss the psychology behind silence—how it creates discomfort the other party fills with concessions—and practical tactics like counting to six before speaking. The episode also covers when silence backfires, like salary negotiations where ambiguity hurts you. No ads, just actionable career strategy.