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Oct 14, 2026 27 min

Expectations: Don't assume, align.

from Kind of Crushing It Hosted by Jessica McGovern & Natalie Milosevic

Jessica and Nat unpack what happens when people think they are working towards the same outcome but are operating from completely different expectations. From client briefs and delegated tasks to performance and deadlines, they explore why completing what was asked does not always mean you have delivered what was actually needed. You'll hear about: 1️⃣ Why assumptions create misalignment 2️⃣ How asking better questions can clarify what success looks like 3️⃣ Practical ways to communicate expectations If you've ever completed a task only to discover it wasn't quite what someone wanted, or felt frustrated that another person should have understood what you meant, this episode is for you. Jessica and Nat explore how stepping back and understanding the broader purpose can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved. 🌐 Connect with us: LinkedIn Have topics you want us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! You can post right here or connect with us on LinkedIn 🩷 If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe and leave us a stellar review 🌟, it helps connect our like-minded community...kind of keeping us all in touch and sane.

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