Stop Being Nice. Start Being Clear | Ep15

Most leaders think they’re communicating—until nothing changes. In this episode of The Shift Podcast, Evan and Matt tackle one of the most crucial (and overlooked) leadership skills: effective communication. You’ll hear why “being nice” often leads to confusion, how the last 10% of a conversation is usually where the real breakthrough lives, and why clarity is the kindest thing you can give your team. Whether you're leading remote teams, managing conflict, or trying to encourage better performance—this episode is your wake-up call. If you want more trust, alignment, and progress in your leadership... it starts with saying what actually needs to be said.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 The Illusion of Communication
1:35 Why Clarity is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill
4:03 To Be Clear is to Be Kind
9:01 The Last 10%: What Most Leaders Are Afraid to Say
12:36 How We Undervalue Encouragement as Leaders
18:08 Communicating in a Remote Work World
22:47 Why Written Communication Often Fails
24:51 Final Thoughts & Challenge to Leaders

Contact:
theshiftpodcast.co
Evan Weiland:
https://evanweiland.com
Matt Ware:
https://themattware.com

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Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
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