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What does it mean?
People often speak just to have an opinion, not to contribute meaningfully.
In plain terms
Talk just to hold an opinion.
What can you take from it?
Value substance over the need to speak.

Where it applies

  • social media
  • meetings

Putting it to work

  • active listening
  • thoughtful posting

Questions to consider

  • When is speaking necessary?
  • How to discern valuable contributions?

Another view

Silence can also be unproductive.

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