Dominating Conversations: The Unconscious Pattern We All Need to Break Dominance in conversations can be a sign of confidence or strength, but it can quickly turn toxic when taken too far.
When one person consistently hijacks the conversation, others may feel silenced, unheard, and undervalued. This pattern can erode relationships, make meetings unproductive, and even harm personal well being.
Understanding the Problem Conversations involve negotiations of power and attention as much as exchanges of information.