We joke about saying “nothing from my side” or keeping cameras off in meetings—but long-term, that won’t work.
Once you get the agenda, take a few minutes to read on the topic. Even asking ChatGPT for strategic questions can help. You were invited for a reason. Yes, even if you are in operations and the topic is finance, it still concerns you. One day, you might lead that division. Start learning the language now by listening and engaging.
As Samu would say, “God does not waste an experience.”
Don’t leave meetings unclear just because you’re afraid to ask a “silly” question.
Some days, visibility is your voice. Other days, it’s your posture.
NB: Use discernment—visibility matters, but don’t overdo it.
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