You’re mid-sentence, laying out the direction. Then it happens—someone cuts you off. Suddenly the focus shifts, your momentum is gone, and the room no longer knows who’s in charge. Interruptions don’t just break the flow. They chip away at authority. They send a message that your words aren’t worth waiting for, that anyone can take the mic whenever they feel like it. And if you let it slide, the room learns to follow the interrupter instead of the leader. That’s why so many meetings spiral into chaos—because the voice with the least patience ends up steering the room. The real trap? Snapping back makes you look defensive. Staying silent makes you look powerless. Neither restores your authority. In this episode, I’ll give you the exact way to take back control without raising your voice, losing your cool, or derailing the meeting. You’ll learn how to redirect the room, re-establish leadership, and keep the mission moving forward—even when someone tries to steal the floor. Because leadership isn’t about who talks the loudest. It’s about who keeps the room aligned.
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