How to encourage employees to speak up in meetings is a common question for new leaders. In order for you to get the most from your team and encourage creative thinking or innovative problem solving, you need to get your team to share their thoughts and opinions. However, it isn’t always easy to get people to speak up in meetings, especially if people are introverted, from a non-English speaking background, a minority group, or are a young professional. For these types of people, you must create a safe space for them to share their thoughts, opinions and ideas. In this episode, I share three ideas on how you as a new leader can encourage your team to speak up in meetings, including how to listen and acknowledge, create thinking time and stop interruptors.In Episode 24 of The Leadership Pod, “Q&A: How Can I Get My Team to Speak Up in Meetings?”, I delve into this topic. You’ll learn:Why you need your team to speak up in meetings.Reasons your team do not speak up in meetings.How to listen and acknowledge when they speak.Verbal and nonverbal strategies to show you’re listening. Create thinking time, including a fun post-it note activity.How to stop interruptors, including verbal strategies to use.Resources MentionedEpisode 005, “5 Reasons Why You Should Speak Up in Meetings” http://www.executive-impressions.com/blog/5-reasons-why-you-should-speak-up-in-meetingsEpisode 007, “Top Soft Skills for Future Leaders” http://www.executive-impressions.com/blog/top-soft-skills-for-future-leadersContinue Your Learning (Bestselling Video Courses)!Assertive Communication Skills Masterclass: https://www.udemy.com/course/assertive-communication-skills-masterclass/?referralCode=91E0C72EBD36C4BC684BBusiness Etiquette 101: Social Skills for Success: https://www.udemy.com/course/business-etiquette-101-social-skills-for-success/?referralCode=77FFA114311BAE37A80FWant to submit a question for my monthly Q&A episodes?Every month on The Leadership Pod, I do a Q&A episode where I answer a question somebody from my community or a client has asked me. If you would like to submit your question to be considered, please email kara@executive-impressions.com Love the show? Let me know!Are you a fan of The Leadership Pod? Head over to Apple Podcasts and tell me how this podcast has helped you by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-leadership-pod/id1500219829Join the Executive Impressions’ Community of Emerging Leaders!Want even more tips and insights so you can advance into leadership? Join my monthly newsletter and access free resources here: http://www.executive-impressions.com/your-giftFollow me on LinkedIn!LinkedIn is my number one social media platform and I would love you to join me there: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kararonin/ and following my hashtag #execimpressions https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/execimpressions/.I hope you enjoyed this episode on “Q&A: How Can I Get My Team to Speak Up in Meetings?”.Thank you so much for listening to this episode of The Leadership Pod!