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Bob Galen and Josh Anderson discuss the pitfalls of unclear leadership communication and the importance of clarity over jargon.

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dig into one of the most quietly destructive habits in leadership communication. You know the feeling. You sit through a thirty minute all hands, and when it ends, you cannot answer the simplest question. What did they just say? What do they want me to do? This episode breaks down why so many leaders fall into the manager speak trap, why kindness and fear often drive the obfuscation, and why softening the message creates the very anxiety you were trying to prevent. Bob walks through how he coaches leaders to lead with clarity first and add nuance after. Josh shares what Stephen King's On Writing taught him about plain language and why simple words land harder than polished ones. Together, they explore the courage required to communicate clearly inside a culture that rewards corporate jargon, the role of relationships in receiving direct feedback, and the practical question every leader should ask before walking out of a room. Does everyone know what we need to do? If you have ever watched a slide deck full of synergy and strategic alignment leave a room more confused than when they walked in, this one is for you. Stay Connected and Informed with Our…

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Hosts: Bob Galen, Josh Anderson

Topics covered

• leadership communication
• manager speak
• clarity in messaging
• corporate jargon
• feedback
• Agile leadership

Keywords

• leadership
• communication
• clarity
• manager speak
• corporate jargon
• feedback
• Agile

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Books & works: On Writing

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