"No one said “no”, but the execution failed anyway"
A leader once launched a new initiative with a big reveal: a shiny new brand name and a plan to roll it out. They shared the vision with engineering managers, then asked, “Any questions?” Silence. Not a word. The leader took that as a good sign, no objections, right? The initiative never got off the ground. Not because anyone resisted it directly but because they quietly opted out. This is the messy middle at work. We think silence means consent, but often it’s just unspoken disagreement or disengagement, leading to failed execution. Tomorrow, we’ll look at how to spot the signs of withdrawal and re-engage, before it’s too late Until then, |