Save this episode to your communication skills toolbox! Great communication makes everything easier. Over-explaining can cause the listener to tune out or get lost and confused.

Here are four reasons why you might over-explain:

1) Desire to be comprehensive and thorough.

2) Building your case, in fear that you'll be challenged or not taken seriously.

3) Avoiding confrontation, and feeling uncomfortable being direct

4) Lateral or Associative thinker, seeing how all the things connect, and not organizing information in advance for your audience

Instead, start with the main point or topic. Then offer some context (not all!) -- knowing they can always ask for more.

Take some time to plan your communication ahead of time based on:

1) Your audience

2) Your goal or desired outcome

3) Your environment or context

When you take this approach, you will more effectively manage their attention and focus towards your goal. It makes it easier for them to follow you -- making you seem more organized and confident.

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