What is loud, bold, and seemingly fearless of Chaos?

The answer might surprise you and yet it makes perfect sense.

The answer: Silence

In this episode we discuss Silence, Tip #2 in the Ten Tips to Redirect Conflict.

You can find all 10-Tips on page 90 of

Leading Chaos; An Essential Guide to Conflict Management

Why is Silence, so effective in leading chaos? 

Consider Silences first as a behavior and secondly as a crisis intervention technique.

1. As a behavior, Silence imparts and projects neutrality. It stands to reason that Chaos’s flame will not get fanned by neutrality.

2. Silence, provides the space to listen. Listening is a gift to a chaotic person.

3. If we begin our engagement with chaos in Silence, when we do eventually speak the chaotic person will be open to listen. 

4. Our Silence allows us time to think and to consider the safest course of action – which is always safety.

Practice Silence

• Do take time to disconnect
  • turn off social media
  • turn off radio
  • turn off music
  • and yes take a breather even from podcasts.
• Make sure that you feel comfortable in your own silence
• Find quiet time to relax and think only of your breathing

Being comfortable in your own silence projects authority and ability.

Listen to the full episode to hear my own experience with Silence.

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