Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
The Quick Take podcast provides concise and actionable tips to help executives and leaders, like you, tackle the thorny and complex challenges that affect us daily. By leveraging their experience and relationship with other global leaders, our hosts provide suggestions that are based on their deep experience as leaders and coaches but also pressure tested in boardrooms everywhere because they asked their friends….(almost). Hosted by James Capps and Susie Tomenchok. Episodes release weekly on Thursdays.
Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
The Time Gap Between Speaking and Being Heard in Leadership
You said it clearly, so why isn’t your team acting on it? In this episode, Susie and James dig into a subtle but critical leadership challenge: the time gap between when something is said and when it’s truly heard, understood, and internalized.
From the "percolation effect" to the myth that silence means clarity, they explore why leaders often misjudge the impact of their communication—and what to do instead. Whether you're introducing a new strategy, shifting culture, or giving feedback, this conversation will help you lead with more patience, clarity, and presence.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Why even great communication can take time to sink in.
- How to recognize signals that your message is (or isn’t) landing.
- What to say instead of “Are there any questions?” if you want real engagement.
Join the Conversation:
Have you noticed a lag between what you say and what your team actually hears? How do you follow up or check for understanding? We’d love to hear what’s worked for you.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/
CONNECT WITH JAMES:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/
