In this episode of Pull Up a Chair, the chatting legalistas dive into the complex office politics of asking questions in meetings. Using the IRAC analytical framework (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion), they explore the unspoken rules and power dynamics that often dictate when curiosity is welcomed and when it is perceived as a challenge to leadership.

The hosts break down:

• The "Rule" of Public Perception: Understanding the translation of "don't embarrass leadership in public" and why some meetings are actually just announcements in disguise.
• Reading the Room: How to identify if you are in a "meeting before the meeting" (a safe space for questions) versus a "hierarchical" setting where silence is the safer bet.
• Strategic I ...