Overcommunicate
Description
Silence isn't golden; in business, it's a liability.
Communication is often cited as a "soft skill," but in Overcommunicate, Rob Johnson proves it is the hardest-and most vital-work a leader does. Real alignment doesn't happen in a single memo or a quarterly town hall; it happens in the intentional, repetitive, and adaptive ways we connect with our people.
Drawing on candid conversations with top business leaders, Johnson highlights the nuances of executive presence. This guide moves beyond public speaking tips to tackle the core of leadership: the ability to listen with intent and the flexibility to lead through change.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
- Break the cycle of "assumed understanding."
- Listen for what isn't being said in the boardroom.
- Foster a culture of radical clarity and psychological safety.
- Navigate the emotional weight of delivering difficult news with care and sensitivity
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Alignment is a choice. Clarity is a discipline. It's time to stop talking and start Overcommunicating.
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Content
Introduction: Communication has changed, have you?
Chapter 1
Leadership is Communication
Chapter 2
To Overcommunicate, You Must First Listen
Chapter 3
Walking the Walk: Conveying Mission-Driven Values
Chapter 4
The Illusion We Are Communicating When We're Not
Chapter 5
Sincerity
Chapter 6
Kind vs. Nice
Chapter 7
Communicating Tough Messages
Chapter 8
Meeting Them Where They Are
Chapter 9
Communicating in a Remote-Working Environment
Chapter 10
The Change Agent
Chapter 11
Undercommunicating - Ghosting, Quiet Quitting, Quiet Firing
Chapter 12
Communicating Across Generations
Chapter 13
The Culture-Builder
Chapter 14
The Elevator
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Reference Documentation
