Speak Now, or Forever Hold Your Piece of the Pie

An interesting interview with one of the authors of some research on fear in the workplace (particularly, fear of speaking up and contributing to discussions) can be found at HBS Working Knowledge, a newsletter of the Harvard Business School. Title: "Do I Dare Say Something?"

For those who are early in their careers, or even still in school, it is important to remember that the longer you wait to become "participative," the harder it is to make that move. Don't talk just for the sake of talking -- but also don't underestimate your ability to contribute.

- Rick