Ep. 102 – Silence Isn’t Peace: What It Means When Teams Stop Talking
When someone on your team suddenly stops speaking up, stops pushing back, or simply nods along, it can be easy to assume everything is fine.
But silence doesn’t always mean peace.
Sometimes, silence is a sign of hurt, disconnection, or a relationship that no longer feels safe.
In this episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina explore what workplace silence may really be communicating and why ignoring it can allow disconnection to deepen. They unpack the common conflict cycles of pursue–pursue, pursue–withdraw, and withdraw–withdraw—and show how one person’s silence can…
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