People Equate Speaking Up With Value

You don’t have to speak up in every single meeting to contribute to your team. Sometimes, active listening is necessary to give you the context you need to reflect and provide input in the future. Often, however, people equate value with “speaking up,” and if you struggle to do so, you may feel like you’re failing. This is especially common for people who are new to a team, or early in their careers, and are still building the confidence to match their enthusiasm.