There are moments when this sentence makes a manager’s job seem remarkably easy.
Or at least, it appears that way.
Having spent many years in the world of Human Resources, I know that HR desks witness far more requests, complaints, and frustrations than expressions of appreciation or gratitude.
Being visible, speaking quickly, giving direction, and generating answers were accepted as natural parts of leadership. However, in recent years, a concept that is increasingly being discussed invites us to rethink this perception: Silent leadership.
Maybe it all started with Hollywood films. We watched grand stories; world-saving heroes, spectacular effects, soaring music…And at the end, without fail, a peak of excitement and the hero’s victory.
This series left us with the feeling that just as the story seemed to be ending, something new was beginning.
Certain scenes lingered long after we finished watching. They returned unexpectedly throughout our days, carrying a significance that seemed to extend beyond the moment itself. A line of dialogue, a fleeting expression, or a simple gesture would resurface and invite us to look again.
This month, at Between the Lines Gatherings, we explored themes of passion, ambition, perseverance, violence, potential, and boundaries through the film Whiplash.
A few months ago, I was watching a talk show when a guest shared an unusual way of assessing people.
Whenever they met someone new, they would ask a simple question:
“How long have you known your oldest friend?”
