There seem to be many more examples along the same lines: – Managers not talking about potential M&A or layoffs to avoid distracting the team. – Leaders not t

There seem to be many more examples along the same lines: – Managers not talking about potential M&A or layoffs to avoid distracting the team. – Leaders not talking about their backup plans to avoid demoralizing their organizations. – Athletes not talking about strategy and tactics to avoid tipping off opponents. – Investors and traders not talking about ideas and methods to maintain their edge. – Business owners not talking about outsized returns to avoid attracting competition. – Economic leaders not talking about systemic risks where widespread awareness would increase likelihood of occurrence. – Politicians not talking about policies known to be ineffective but implemented to placate voters. – Members of exclusive groups not talking about internal dynamics to maintain exclusivity.