Title: 7 Reasons to Never Hold Back Your Opinion | Inc.com
Headings: 7 Reasons to Never Hold Back Your Opinion
7 Reasons to Never Hold Back Your Opinion
It can be scary to speak up and voice your opinion. But there are more reasons to do so than not; here are 7 reasons to never hold back your opinion. Speak up!

Content: The old adage attributed to Abraham Lincoln goes, "It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt," and in the realm of business, that seems to be the truth. However, holding your opinions back can actually be more damaging than speaking them. In fact, opinions are what fuel momentum--all ideas, plans, and decisions begin and end with opinions, and if you consistently refrain from voicing yours, you'll be doing both your employer and your career a disservice. 1. You'll Appear More Confident. Confidence is never a bad thing to have. In a job interview, it can make you seem like a more appealing candidate. In a deal negotiation, it can make you seem like more of an authority. In a meeting, it can make you look like a more important player. Speaking your opinion openly makes you appear more confident, and that effect actually increases depending on the degree of controversy associated with that opinion.