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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 16 MIN

The $100K Communication Skill Most Entrepreneurs Avoid

from Earn Your Happy · host Lori Harder | YAP Media

People don’t lose in business because of a bad strategy. They lose because they never say what they actually want. They drag out negotiations, sugarcoat expectations, avoid clarity, and then wonder why they feel resentful, underpaid, or stuck in the wrong deal. In this episode, Chris and I break down the power of kind candor and why leadership is measured by how fast you can kindly tell the truth. We talk about the Candor Speed Principle, why delayed truth is actually damaging relationships, and how calm delivery gives you more power. Get ready to raise your standard for communication. Check out our Sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent - Don’t wait, protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Brevo - the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement, and grow your business smarter. Get started for free today, or use code HAPPY50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Just head to http://www.brevo.com/happy Working Genius - If you’re a CEO, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to level up, Working Genius helps you drop the shame around your weaknesses and focus on what you naturally do best. Take the Working Genius assessment and get 20% off with code EARN at http://workinggenius.com Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. HIGHLIGHTS The leadership metric most entrepreneurs completely ignore. Why delayed truth creates resentment and negotiation fatigue. The difference between kind candor and emotional reactivity. The KIND framework that changes how you handle hard conversations. The word track that lowers defensiveness instantly. What calm communication signals about your leverage. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

People don’t lose in business because of a bad strategy. They lose because they never say what they actually want. They drag out negotiations, sugarcoat expectations, avoid clarity, and then wonder why they feel resentful, underpaid, or stuck in the wrong deal. In this episode, Chris and I break down the power of kind candor and why leadership is measured by how fast you can kindly tell the truth. We talk about the Candor Speed Principle, why delayed truth is actually damaging relationships, and how calm delivery gives you more power. Get ready to raise your standard for communication. Check out our Sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent - Don’t wait, protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Brevo - the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement, and grow your business smarter. Get started for free today, or use code HAPPY50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Just head to http://www.brevo.com/happy Working Genius - If you’re a CEO, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to level up, Working Genius helps you drop the shame around your weaknesses and focus on what you naturally do best. Take the Working Genius assessment and get 20% off with code EARN at http://workinggenius.com Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. HIGHLIGHTS The leadership metric most entrepreneurs completely ignore. Why delayed truth creates resentment and negotiation fatigue. The difference between kind candor and emotional reactivity. The KIND framework that changes how you handle hard conversations. The word track that lowers defensiveness instantly. What calm communication signals about your leverage. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

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