Leveraging quietness is a superpower in most conversations, including at work. When we’re offered productive space for silence, even in a work meeting, we make our conversation and language more intentional. However, not everyone has the perspective to appreciate silence, so it’s often misunderstood and weaponized. For example, if someone’s completely silent during work meetings, they may actually be communicating certain things to their boss without realizing, not all of which are positive. If someone’s completely silent during work meetings, they’re actually communicating 10 things to their boss without realizing 1. They’re disengaged Andrey_Popov | Shutterstock We often remind people that we’re paying attention to them through active listening, including eye contact and verbal confirmations, but sometimes, quietness is taken the wrong way. Especially in a group setting, where it’s easy to get wrapped up in group dynamics and needs, when one person is staying completely silent, it can often feel like they’re disengaged or that they don’t care. Especially if we’re looking at a laptop or avoiding eye contact, saying nothing can make people …