Near our house, there’s a massive construction project underway.
They’re putting in a multi-use development—condos, shops, and office space.
For months, we’ve been watching crews dig trenches, level the ground, and pour cement. Lots of cement.
And one thing I’ve learned?
Cement is time-sensitive.
When it’s first poured, it’s soft—malleable and forgiving.
But wait too long, and it sets.
Try to change it then, and you’re looking at jackhammers or worse.
It’s the same in a lot of business meetings.
When a group is making decisions, setting direction, and assigning work— if you don’t like where things are headed, often there’s limited time if you want to change the conversation.
If you have a concern, you may find yourself wondering:
Do I speak up… or let it go?
Should I name the issue?
Should I offer the alternate view?
You probably do have something to say.
But you may also have some hesitations:
- “I don’t want to seem combative or difficult.”
- “I’m not totally sure I’m right.”
- “What if I can’t say it perfectly?”
- “It’s probably not a big deal.”
- “What if I’m the only one who feels this way?”
Some of those concerns are valid.
But there’s a cost to silence, too.
And the longer you wait, the harder it is to shift things.
The more that decision gets reinforced.
The more that new direction gets momentum.
And the more that your own self-trust erodes.
That’s why this Friday, I’m leading a 30-minute workshop called:
Should I Say Something… or Let It Go?
When to Speak Up. When to Stay Quiet. How to Tell the Difference.
Friday at 1pm ET
$30 – Register here.
In this short, focused session, you’ll learn:
- How to read the moment—and know when to speak and when to hold back
- A practical, 4-part framework (W.I.S.E.) for making in-the-moment decisions
- What to say when it’s time to speak—and how to say it with calm and clarity
This isn’t about speaking more—it’s about speaking selectively, with impact.
Because when you know how to navigate those early, critical moments,
you don’t just avoid jackhammers.
You shape things the way you want them to be—while the cement is still wet.
See you on Friday.
