In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why being clear in your own mind doesn’t always mean your message lands in the room. If you’ve ever left a meeting feeling like your point got lost, this episode breaks down what leaders are actually listening for, why over-explaining can weaken your impact, and how small shifts in structure can change how your thinking is received.

Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.

00:53 Why being clear doesn’t always mean your message lands
01:52 What is really going on when you experience this disconnect
03:00 How to structure leadership updates using 4 key questions 
05:47 Your practical move for this week

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