160 | The 5 Communication Mistakes Even Smart Leaders Make

Podcast: Women of Faith in Leadership | Leading with integrity, Leadership Self-doubt, Christian Leadership, Leading with confidence, Teamwork · Rika Whelan | Christian Leadership Coach

Opublikowano: 2026-04-13

Have you ever walked away from a leadership conversation and thought, “Why did I say it like that?” Or maybe the opposite — you didn’t say what needed to be said at all. Communication becomes far more complicated when leadership, expectations, and emotions are involved. Even very capable leaders can struggle to express difficult messages clearly without sounding harsh, apologetic, or uncertain. In this episode, we unpack five common communication mistakes that even smart, thoughtful leaders make — especially when navigating difficult conversations with their teams. You’ll learn why these mistakes happen, how they quietly...