722. Avoid the Curse of Knowledge: Making Your Message Clear
An episode of the Daily Dental Podcast podcast, hosted by Addison Killeen DDS, titled "722. Avoid the Curse of Knowledge: Making Your Message Clear" was published on November 21, 2025 and runs 3 minutes.
November 21, 2025 ·3m · Daily Dental Podcast
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Killeen dives into a common leadership trap: assuming others understand what we mean. Known as the “curse of knowledge,” it happens when we forget what it’s like not to know something. Using a fun Stanford experiment and real dental practice examples, he shows how missed meaning—not bad intent—causes miscommunication. Learn how to slow down, share context, and ensure your message actually lands with your team, patients, and colleagues.
Episode Description
In this episode, Dr. Killeen dives into a common leadership trap: assuming others understand what we mean. Known as the “curse of knowledge,” it happens when we forget what it’s like not to know something. Using a fun Stanford experiment and real dental practice examples, he shows how missed meaning—not bad intent—causes miscommunication. Learn how to slow down, share context, and ensure your message actually lands with your team, patients, and colleagues.
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