Say Less, Lead More: Breaking the Over-Explaining Habit
Clear Enough with Drew Bushman

Say Less, Lead More: Breaking the Over-Explaining Habit

2025-09-16

Host Drew examines the common habit of over-explaining—why we do it, the real costs it creates (confusion, wasted time, and lost trust), and how clarity strengthens leadership and relationships.

He offers practical tools—lead with the conclusion, use executive summaries, ask if listeners want the short or long version, and embrace silence—and challenges you to try one concise headline in a conversation this week.

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