Sometimes, you just have to stop talking.

You know when you’ve had a difficult conversation, and once you get done saying what needs to be said, there’s this “pregnant pause” that is palpable?

What do you do? You start talking again.

It can be difficult and uncomfortable for both parties, but it’s imperative to allow what you said to be processed. If you keep on talking, they never get the chance and what you said loses some of its impact.

In this episode of the Elephant Conversations podcast, discover how to use silence as a way to more effectively communicate.