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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why Explaining Makes Things Worse: Conversations That Should Have Worked Pt6

from The Mercer Journal Podcast · host The Mercer Journal

Why Explaining Makes Things WorsePart 6 of Conversations That Should Have WorkedBy The Mercer JournalIn this episode:-Why explaining feels responsible-When explanation genuinely works-Why some conversations quietly “change shape.”-How clarification becomes escalation 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

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