# Lead Better - Unspoken Expectations are the Costliest Thing a Leader Never Says

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Podcast: [Lead Better](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-better-7392154)
Published: 2026-08-14T19:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

Originally recorded for Friday, August 14, 2026 - Scott and Mikey discuss the topic found in this morning's Admired Leadership Field Notes entry - Unspoken Expectations are the Costliest Thing a Leader Never Says Read this Field Notes entry here: https://admiredleadership.substack.com/p/unspoken-expectations-are-the-costliest

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