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Have you ever walked away from a leadership conversation thinking, Why did I say all of that?

Over-explaining is one of the most common—and sneakiest—leadership traps.

In this episode, we’re talking about why leaders feel the pressure to justify decisions, how over-explaining quietly weakens leadership presence, and what it looks like to lead with clarity instead of commentary.

This conversation is for leaders who care deeply about people but are ready to stop managing reactions and start leading with confidence.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why strong leaders still fall into the over-explaining trap
• The hidden cost of explaining decisions too much
• The difference between clarity and justification
• Simple language shifts that build trust and authority
• How to lead calmly without apologizing for your decisions

If you’re ready to lead with more confidence, less emotional labor, and clearer communication, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in and remember: clarity doesn’t need a long explanation.

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