I did a creativity training at a company – and the group was very tightly controlled and didn’t give an inch at first. Any time any vunerability was expressed, someone in the group quickly dismissed it with humor.

As the day wore on, it was clear that the silence was covering up deep resentment and frustration – but whenever someone began to “go there” and even admit pain – the quick-wit, smart-ass remark would break the moment up with lots of laughter. I eventually pointed out that pattern to them – and by the end of my day there, they were ready to face and rectify the pattern.

I’ve seen this one a lot. The “humor-as-cover-up-to continue-the- angry-silence syndrome. (I’m a little tired this evening, so I’m not writing this well at all!)

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For new readers, here’s a post on that topic from a while back: Silence at Work May Be the Snake Under the Rug.

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With a communicative approach such as responsiveness individuals will have a better understanding of how things are. Many times silence and lack of communication within an organization will cause individuals to come to their own conclusions which often leads to misunderstandings. With misunderstandings can lead to one drawing incorrect conclusions. Great tips, great post!

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