Over-Communicating | 5 Minute Friday

Yup, it’s another baseball analogy. Catchers are seen as the capital–almost a quarterback–because they have the whole infield in front of them. They’ll tell the pitcher things he already knows. More than anything, this extra communication is intended to train the players’ brains to be able to respond without thinking. It’s a group rehearsal of what needs to happen reflexively. In business, deliberate communication is equally beneficial. If you’re the leader, it’s your job to keep the important stuff in the forefront of your team’s minds. Make sure they’re preloaded for the thing that you know is just around the corner. You may feel like an old man repeating himself, but that’s a heck of a lot better than dropping the ball on an project. This is not to say that you should ramble. Be deliberate. Be concise and repetitive about the essentials. A team that communicates in this way is much more prepared for success than a team that assumes everyone is clear on the expectations. For those of you who are less baseball-literate, Tyler wraps us up with a parallel from The Office. Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedIn If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.