# The 3 Words Killing Your Team's Execution

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Podcast: [Speak In Flow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speak-in-flow-6304208)
Published: 2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://speakinflow.com/the-3-words-killing-your-teams-execution
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## Resource

Excessive corporate jargon and endless meetings have caused many team members to tune out, even during important meetings. So it's no surprise that, although everyone initially agrees on the plan, friction between teams begins as soon as the work starts. In this practical episode of the Speak In Flow podcast, host Melinda Lee sits down with strategic communications expert Eileen Wixted to diagnose why alignment breaks down, and exactly how to fix it. Eileen debunks the myth that communication is a "soft skill," revealing why it's actually a hard, hardwirable discipline as critical as math or science. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why "Clear is Kind" Isn't Just a Saying “High-performing teams have a high-performing communication culture. You cannot have one without the other.” How leaders waste time, energy, and money communicating after solving problems, and the simple shift to putting communication at the center of every decision. Alignment vs. Agreement “You don't have to agree. But once the decision is made, you align and carry the flag.” A masterclass in how executive teams can debate fiercely, then move forward as one. The PEAR Model for High-Stakes Communication “A high-performing leadership team begins with its ability to communicate well.” A practical framework (People, Environment, Assets, Reputation) to assess any crisis or sensitive situation, even when you have no time to prepare. Tabletop Drills Are the New Crisis Plans Why 120-page binders don't work anymore, and how running short, injection-based crisis simulations prepares your team for real-world chaos. _________________________________ "Soft" problems often have hard consequen ces, and misalignment is one of them. The main problem is that it is difficult to spot without training and is often confus…

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