You’re Blaming Others for Miscommunication Without Realizing It | Life Lesson Quotes — Dale Turnbull | Ep 136

In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sat down with Dale Turnbull, a leadership coach devoted to empowering others to find their voice. Dale brings a refreshing, down-to-earth approach to leadership that redefines what it means to truly connect with people. His guiding quote, “Effective communication is the response it elicits,” became the heart of our conversation. We dove deep into what it really means to get your message across—hint: just repeating yourself isn’t enough! Dale shared stories about the power of listening, breaking big-picture ideas into actionable details, and being brave enough to check your own assumptions. If you’ve ever struggled to get your point across at work—or even at home—Dale’s wisdom on adapting your communication and seeking real understanding offers actionable steps anyone can use. Whether you’re a leader, team member, or simply someone eager to improve their relationships, there’s a nugget of wisdom here to make your next conversation more meaningful.Connect with Dale TurnbullWebsite: https://www.leadadaptimpact.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daleturnbull/If Relatable Wisdom speaks to you—if a quote shared makes you pause, smile, or see things differently—consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a minute, leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday voices and the wisdom they carry. Your support means the world.Every episode has more to it than what you hear. Join the Relatable Wisdom newsletter to get thoughtful reflections, behind-the-scenes extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a calm space to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://relatablewisdom.com/joinIf the quotes and stories you hear here offer you comfort, clarity, or connection, you can help support the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every small contribution helps keep these everyday voices and shared wisdom going strong.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on Relatable Wisdom? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/relatablewisdomChapters00:00 Rethinking Leadership and Blame00:58 Introducing Dale Turnbull01:27 Dale’s Leadership Philosophy01:41 The Quote That Guides Dale02:44 Breaking Down Effective Communication04:23 Measuring Communication Success05:30 Adaptability and Communication Styles06:07 Observing Real Communication Outcomes07:36 Recognizing Communication Gaps08:23 Tools for Better Conversations09:37 Clarifying Expectations with Teams10:25 Making Instructions Actionable11:06 The Pitfall of Vague Leadership12:16 Creating Space for Clarification13:18 Checking Communication Assumptions14:27 The Power of Intention in Communication16:13 Assessing Skills and Competence18:47 Paraphrasing for Clarity19:55 Practicing Effective Communication20:01 Where to Find Dale Turnbull20:17 Closing and Takeaways