E321 | Practical Strategies for Setting and Managing Expectations

"What a letdown! I expected more…"

We’ve all felt this way when something fails to meet our expectations.  It’s one thing if it’s a product we bought off Amazon or an over-hyped movie, but what if it’s something bigger?  What if a misstep in communication hurts us professionally or negatively impacts a personal relationship?  

Today’s episode is your how-to, practical guide to setting and managing expectations.  If done well, we can preemptively address potential misunderstandings and conflicts and allocate more of our resources where we need them most.  

Over the course of this episode, we’ll discuss:

• The reasons setting expectations is critical from a psychological standpoint
• Practical steps to earn trust with new colleagues 
• Aspects to consider when establishing new boundaries in a personal relationship
• Speaking points you can use tomorrow with your team to jumpstart buy-in

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