The Last Word: Navigating The ‘’One-Up’’ Culture in Meetings

<p>While some meetings feel like productive brainstorming sessions, others feel like an Olympic event where the main sport is &ldquo;one-upping.&rdquo; You know what I&rsquo;m talking about: that irresistible urge some people have to always get the last word in or to prove they are the smartest person in the virtual room.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve all been there. You just made a point, a pretty solid one, about a project&rsquo;s timeline. But before you can even mute your microphone, Bob from marketing chimes in: &ldquo;Actually, not only should we consider the timeline, but we should also optimize the process using the newest data analysis techniques I read about just last night.&rdquo; Cue the eye rolls.</p> <p>So, why do people one-up each other in meetings?</p> <h1>The Psychology Behind One-Upping</h1> <p>There are several reasons people engage in this sort of behavior. Sometimes, it&rsquo;s a need for validation, sometimes a competitive streak, and sometimes just plain insecurity. The drive to prove oneself, to feel valued, or to be perceived as indispensable can make these meetings less collaborative and more confrontational.</p> <p><a href="https://blog.startupstash.com/the-last-word-navigating-the-one-up-culture-in-meetings-f8bc4795cf0c"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>