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Why talkers get the power, even if they're full of it.
You ever wonder why the loudest person in the room always ends up in charge? It's not because they're the smartest. It's because they won't shut up. And the science says it works. It's called the Babel hypothesis. And this study finds that in group settings, the people who speak more are seen as leaders, even if they're not saying anything valuable. It's not what you say, it's that you say something frequently, early, and confidently. It's unfortunate that people confuse airtime with authority.
And it gets worse. The people who don't speak up, they get overlooked, even if they have some of the best ideas. So, unfortunately, leadership isn't just about skill. It's about how other people perceive you.
Here are three ways to shift how people see you in meetings. Number one, speak early. Number two, speak often. And number three, speak with clarity and purpose because people, smart people can see through a fake. Again, perception can shape position. Set yourself above the frauds by speaking what you know early and confidently.
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