From FOSU (Fear of Speaking Up) to Fearless: Practical Ways To Ensure Your Voice is Heard
Imagine it’s the moment in the meeting when your boss says, “Any other thoughts?” and you feel like a contestant on a game show. Should you hit the buzzer? Or should you keep quiet, haunted by the memory of that one time your idea was met with crickets?Welcome to the FOSU Club—Fear of Speaking Up. Turns out, about 40% of people would rather pass on the buzzer than risk embarrassment. But what if t