If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “My team should just know what to do” or “Why can’t my team read my mind?”—this episode is for you.
The truth is, unspoken expectations lead to missed deadlines, miscommunication, and frustration on all sides. But there’s a better way to make your expectations so crystal clear that your team knows exactly what needs to be done—without the guesswork?
Today, I’m joined by Kendra Johnson, leadership development specialist and founder of The Venned Group to noodle on one of my favourite topics, communication and leadership.
We’re going to break down why unclear expectations hold teams back—and how to fix it.
In this episode, we’re diving into:
- The biggest mistakes leaders make when setting expectations (and how to avoid them)
- How to create alignment so your team understands exactly what success looks like
- The difference between expectations and benchmarks—and why both matter
- Practical strategies to communicate expectations clearly and get your team fully bought in
If you want to spend less time micromanaging and more time seeing your team thrive, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Let’s get into it!
Connect with Kendra
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kendrajeanjohnson
Website: vennedgroup.com
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