Want to Stand Out at Work? Say Less, Mean More

When most people talk at work, they ramble. They try to share every detail they can think of. But high-value communication isn't about volume. It's about clarity.

Think of it this way: saying more doesn't make you sound smarter. Saying the right thing does.

Instead of listing every step of a process, pick the most important ones. Instead of explaining everything you know, focus on what your listener needs to understand.

This is what I call “filtering your speech.” You're shaping your message to fit the listener. Not dumping it on them, but tuning it just for them.

To start, ask yourself: What’s the real point here? What would be helpful to share? Then say that—and stop.

You’ll sound more confident, more thoughtful, and definitely more professional. Less is more when you’ve got something worth saying.