Why Should We Work Out Loud?

Tweeting, blogging, being invited to do talks — it’s all about the ego isn’t it?
That’s actually been said to me.
For most people I know sharing their thoughts and knowledge has actually gained them very little financial reward, if any.
For me it’s about learning styles and how I order my thoughts.
If I read something I can forget it very quickly.
If I write something and reference the source it’s committed to memory forever.
There’s another reason though I think working out loud should be encouraged.
It could represent the quiet revolution of the 50%. The introverts who don’t think they’ve got too much to say.
If we don’t engage the people who are quietly getting on with stuff — we just end up listening to the usual suspects.
Arguably if you’re not encouraging working out loud in your organisation — you’re ignoring half your staff.

