Mute
Your ability to stop responding, even when provoked. Not about listening, but choosing silence as a control.
Cameron and the Oil Crisis
When Jim called about the crisis, Cameron could have responded with detailed instructions, emergency plans, or immediate return. Instead, he used Mute - choosing silence as his response to the crisis. 'You got to figure it out' was him refusing to engage in the panic and problem-solving that would normally consume him. His silence forced his team to find their own voices and solutions instead of waiting for his.
Responding
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Choosing Silence