On this all-new episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series S6:Pt9: Host Daniel Smrokowski welcomes back Emmy Award-winning journalist, consultant, podcaster, and Special Olympics Illinois Board Member Rob Johnson.

Rob joins us to talk about his brand-new book, Overcommunicate: A Guide for Business Executives and Aspiring Leaders. Most leaders confuse saying something with being understood — this book offers the tools to align people, clarify strategy, and drive action with clarity and intention.

We dive into:

Why clarity—not noise—is a leader’s most powerful tool

The “Communication Flywheel” that helps leaders build alignment and trust

How to avoid the most common communication mistakes

Lessons Rob has learned from journalism, consulting, and serving on the board of Special Olympics Illinois

Why overcommunicating matters for inclusive leadership and the Unified at Work initiative

Rob also shares practical takeaways for executives, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders — including Special Olympics athletes stepping into leadership roles.

This conversation is packed with wisdom, real-world stories, and tools you can use to lead with clarity.

Episode 804 ShowNotes & Links

👉 Learn more about Rob Johnson at: http://robjohnsoncommunications.com/

👉 Pre-order Rob’s Book: Overcommunicate https://books.manuscripts.com/product/overcommunicate-a-guide-for-business-executives-and-aspiring-leaders/

 👉Rob’s Podcast: Listen & Subscribe to Can You Hear Me? https://can-you-hear-me.simplecast.com/

👉 More Unified at Work stories: https://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedatWork

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