MANSPLAINING

Most leaders want to be helpful. That instinct can also be the thing that breaks trust.

In the video, I talk about how quickly our desire to solve can turn into something that feels dismissive. It is not about gender. It is about assuming someone needs our answer instead of our attention. When leaders skip over listening, they miss the emotional data that actually drives great culture.

Here are a few key insights you will take away:

• Your team often needs presence more than a plan.
• Asking “Do you want help solving this, or do you just need to vent?” creates clarity and respect.
• Listening builds psychological safety, and psychological safety drives performance.
• The shift from fixing to understanding is one of the fastest ways to deepen trust.

If you want your team to communicate honestly, start by giving them space to be heard.

Start the shift: from answers to awareness.

If you are planning an event and want a keynote that transforms how leaders listen, communicate, and build trust, I would love to connect.