In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie speaks with Hilary Blair, CEO and co-founder of Articulate, Real and Clear. They discuss the journey of navigating the space between agreement and alignment in leadership and communication. Hilary shares her background in theater and how it shaped her approach to helping leaders communicate effectively. The conversation explores the importance of being available as a leader, the dynamics of power in communication, and the need for self-awareness and mindset shifts to foster better collaboration and innovation within teams. They emphasize the value of fruitful friction in discussions and the necessity of creating a safer space for diverse voices to be heard.

Takeaways

• Leaders must navigate the gap between agreement and alignment.
• Being available as a leader fosters better communication.
• Words create worlds; the language we use matters.
• Friction can lead to fruitful discussions and innovation.
• Self-awareness is crucial for effective communication.
• Diversity of thought enhances team outcomes.
• Creating a safer space allows for open dialogue.
• Mindset shifts are necessary for effective collaboration.
• Understanding power dynamics is essential in communication.
• Habits can serve us well but may need to evolve.