Resources & Learning
Unlearning silence is a journey. You don’t have to go it alone.
Here you’ll find writing, conversations, and tools that explore silence—how it shows up, why it matters, and what becomes possible when we solve for silence.
A Practical Introduction to Unlearning Silence
In this recorded webinar, Elaine explores why silence—not confidence or courage—is often the real barrier to speaking up.
She introduces key ideas from her work, including how silence operates at the self, social, and systemic levels, and why “just speak up” advice falls short.
Speaking Reel & Media Kit
Get a quick look at Elaine’s voice, presence, and message. Explore her speaking reel and media kit for event planners, podcast hosts, and organizations looking to introduce her work well.
Tools for Reading, Reflecting, and Discussing
Explore guides designed to support reflection and learning – on your own or with a group.
A Practical Guide to Speaking Up
If you want to add to a conversation but aren’t sure how to start, this short guide offers four simple phrases you can use right away.
There are many reasons why people won’t hear you. Don’t let your own silence be one of them. Tested by real people across industries and contexts, these phrases help you speak up and share your perspective.
Hear the Ideas in Conversation
Watch or listen to Elaine explore silence, communication, and speaking up in real-world contexts.
Where These Ideas Are Resonating
Explore articles featuring Elaine’s work on communication, collaboration, and creating cultures of voice.
Harvard Business Review
How To Get Your Team To Actually Speak Up
Fast Company
3 Factors Can Help You Speak Up at Work
Chief Executive
Are You Unintentionally Silencing Your Employees
Next Big Idea Club
Silence Busting Strategies for Introverts
McKinsey & Company
Author Talks: The Magic of Unmuting Yourself
Association for Talent Development
Silence Speaks Volumes in the Workplace
Success
Unlearning Silence at Work
Thrive Global
Why Silence is Bad for Our Well Being
KERA Think
How to Speak Up for Yourself
Chief
3 Strategies for Speaking Up at Work
San Francisco Chronicle
Confronting Racism and Sexism Requires Us to Unlearn Silence
Hello Monday
How to Be Less Silent
Kansas Public Radio
Conversations on Unlearning Silence
ATD
Find the Courage to Use Your Voice
Writing That Stays With You
Read Elaine’s writing on leadership, voice, and choice—drawn from articles, essays, and thought pieces.
These pieces explore how silence operates across individuals, relationships, and systems, and why simple advice often falls short.
Nobody’s Thinking About You as Much as You Think
If I’ve always been agreeable, won’t it be weird if I start disagreeing? It will be weird. But not as weird as you think. Why?
No is a complete sentence (but here are 4 more)
It’s back-to-school season for many. It’s a time of transition. When I asked how people are managing their schedules to deal with the inevitable load
How Leaders Shut People Down – and Why They Must Stop
Leaders can’t make sound decisions based on skewed data. And yet, when the costs of speaking up are high, people go quiet, and leaders find
Go Deeper
For a fuller exploration of this work, Elaine’s book offers a grounded and practical way to understand silence and choose different responses.
It can be read individually or used as a shared reference for teams and organizations.