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Depends on how junior you are. Only speak up if you have something genuinely valuable to add. Otherwise, just sit quiet, pay attention, take notes and listen. Talk to your CD afterwards if you have an idea that came to you during the meeting.
talk to your cd afterward if I have an idea that came to me during the meeting? the problem is the ideas I think in my head are often blurted out by others...
Honestly, I only chime in when I have something valuable to add. I'd rather be seen as quiet than seen as somebody who speaks without anything to say.
I always thought being seen as quiet was bad because extroverts seem to be getting the recognition
I think quantity > quality here. It's great to speak up 2-3x but if what you're saying isn't really adding much then you're just taking up minutes. Listen intently and see if there's anything you can really add to the conversation or maybe a thought provoking question. If there's a question being asked to the wider group that anyone is able to answer (i.e giving an opinion) then definitely speak up!
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Torn in this, have been a part of a lot of meetings lately and feel like I’m missing out because I’m not contributing anything. Only recently getting kind of comfortable and able to have an idea or thought that has the potential to be of value. Sometimes less is more, but depends on the meeting agenda and what the expectation is when you're still early on.
gauging what is of value & is the hardest part... I just hate when I second guess myself thinking something isn't "of value" then someone else says the same thing...
Ideally you want to be the person who only says one thing, but it's the thing everyone remembers. That's the goal. And keep in mind that if you say something that's noteworthy, anything else you say can undercut that. So if you do manage to say something thoughtful or funny or insightful, let that stand on its own. Don't bury it.
copywriters always have the right words to say. appreciate this! Thanks
As a junior you're not expected to say too much. Sometimes, you'll be put in meetings so you can be the fly on the wall, it's all part of the growth and mentorship.
To help you shine, I reco being engaged and ask a few questions at every briefing. It shows that you are excited and thinking of ideas already. Maybe you saw something in the news or listened to a relevant podcast recently? Or maybe, your team is working on launching a product in your age range, and turns to you for genuine opinions and experiences. Never be shy to ask the CD, Accounts or Strategists questions after a call. At any good agency it's expected.
Being plugged into different resources does help you share unique insights for sure.. I don't listen to the news but maybe I should!