Meetings are a platform to make a mark by adding value and contribute to the discussion by giving a unique opinion or idea. Management which is vigilant and observant, assess/ evaluates your willingness to leadership by your ability to speak up and present unique views in meetings. If you have succumbed to a moment of hesitation and refrained from expressing yourself, it is a lost opportunity. So, the ability to be confident about your thoughts/ideas and speaking up with conviction is a skill that helps a lot in your career progression