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Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed: The recipe for asking and getting what you want in the workplace

Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed book cover

By: TianEn Stephenson (Edu'11)

(Momentus Creative Group, 2024)

Inspired by her parents’ sage advice that ‘Closed mouths don’t get fed,’ TianEn unlocked the secrets to career success: ask for what you want and speak up. In ‘Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed,’ Stephenson shares her playbook for pursuing desires, securing ‘Yes!’ responses both professionally and personally. Balancing myriad roles—a wife, mother of four sons, career dynamo, diversity advocate, and mentor—she invites readers to join her journey.

Delving into the fear of rejection and unmet needs, Stephenson confronts common barriers to fulfillment. Through candid anecdotes and practical strategies, she empowers readers to overcome setbacks, embrace vulnerability, and share knowledge generously.

With actionable insights and simple tools, ‘Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed’ equips readers to seize opportunities and embrace life’s abundance. Stephenson’s message is clear: with courage and persistence, you can fulfill your aspirations, chart your destiny, and savor life’s richness.