The Words are Not the Talk (Conversations That Should Have Worked: Pt2)

Conversations That Should Have Worked: The Words are Not the TalkBy The Mercer JournalOverviewWhen a conversation breaks down, most people reach for the same defense:“I said it clearly.”This episode challenges that instinct.It argues that words alone do not determine what a conversation becomes. What matters is the meaning two people build around those words—and that process is far less controlled than most assume. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wardmercer.substack.com