TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 15, 2022

Across our society today, norms of noisiness run deep. Demands like constant connectivity and maintaining a competitive advantage still prevail in most office cultures. But there are simple strategies for embracing cultures that honor the importance of silence. Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz write in their upcoming book, "The Power of Silence in a World of Noise," that the first step is to deliberately talk about it. Conversations must address expectations and group norms. Employees also must be willing to identify the noisy habits that bother them most and commit to helping others find the quiet time they need. The pair write more about becoming champions for quiet in this Harvard Business Review article.