What does kindness look like when we start communicating clearly?

Think about the last time you were frustrated with someone. Did they actually know what you wanted? Dr. LauraLynn Jansen says most of the friction in our relationships comes from expectations we never said out loud. In this episode, she makes the case that clarity isn't the opposite of kindness. It's one of the most generous things we can offer other people, and ourselves.

In this episode:

Why clarity is a form of kindness, even when we think of kindness as softness
How to recognize the unspoken expectations you're carrying
What happens in a relationship when those expectations stay unspoken
The "gremlin" and how unclear expectations at work feed imposter syndrome
Why so many of us choose silence over asking, and what to do if you're afraid asking will make you look incompetent
The basics of Nonviolent Communication: feelings, needs, and requests
Why clarity matters even more in a world of AI and automation

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About Dr. LauraLynn Jansen

LauraLynn Jansen, Ph.D., PCC, is an award-winning scholar-practitioner, keynote speaker, and Co-Active coach who's spent more than 20 years helping people and teams build sustainable connection. She's worked across healthcare, government, the military, nonprofits, and private enterprise. Her doctoral research on what it means to feel truly seen earned the Academy of Management's 2023 Promising Dissertation Award. Her signature message: technology can accelerate what we do, but it can't replace how we relate.

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