Embrace the Squiggle

Why Is Clarity Missing And What Can You Do About It?


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Feeling lost in the fog of vague directives? You're not alone! In this straight-talking episode, Colleen and Kristine tackle the frustrating reality of unclear organizational goals that leave middle managers dangling.

Highlights:

  • Gallup reveals how many employees are actually working in the dark
  • Why unclear direction doesn't just hurt productivity—it undermines psychological safety
  • Specific strategies to navigate when your higher-ups can't articulate what success looks like
  • The critical window for implementing changes when you've just taken a leadership role

Whether you're struggling to translate fuzzy objectives to your team or trying to impress leaders who keep moving the target, this episode delivers actionable approaches to create clarity where none exists.

The squiggliest part of any career path? Often it's finding your way forward when the destination isn't clear. Join us for this essential conversation about thriving amid uncertainty.

👯‍♀️ Stay in touch with your hosts:
🔗 Colleen on LinkedIn
🔗 Kristine on LinkedIn

🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review Embrace the Squiggle for more real conversations on the twists and turns of career and life.

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Embrace the SquiggleBy Kristine Thody & Colleen Delvecchio

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