Many collaboration problems don’t come from disagreement, but from using the same words with different meanings.
In this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, I am joined by Michael DeLanzo to explore why clarifying terms is a foundational leadership practice.
The conversation was sparked by a feedback exchange following the episode How to Create Great Goals?, where we discovered that apparent disagreement was actually caused by different definitions of “goals” and “objectives”.
Together, we discuss:
why clarifying terms is the starting point for effective collaboration
how written and spoken communication differ in impact
synchronous versus asynchronous communication
how cultural and language differences amplify misunderstandings
why meetings should often be the last resort, not the first
This episode is for anyone who wants to reduce friction, improve collaboration, and create shared understanding in teams.
