The Stretch of Communication

For moments where meaning gets lost in delivery.

  1. A teammate seems quiet and disengaged in meetings—but turns in excellent work.
    Do you read it as a performance issue? Or a cultural difference? What do you do next?

  2. Someone reacts strongly to a word or phrase you’ve always used casually.
    What does repair—not defensiveness—look like?

  3. Your tone is direct and efficient. A colleague feels dismissed.
    How do you preserve your authenticity while being mindful of their experience?

  4. You’re presenting to a group that includes people across cultures. You’re unsure how humor, visuals or language will land.
    How do you prepare and adapt in real-time?

  5. A teammate uses slang or cultural references you don’t recognize in a shared document or group chat.
    ➡  Do you ask about it, ignore it, or address it? What shows curiosity and connection?

  6. During a team huddle, someone challenges a process you helped create. Their tone feels sharp.
    ➡  How do you listen for the message instead of reacting to the delivery?

  7. You just said something you think landed wrong. The room feels off.
    ➡  How do you circle back in a way that builds trust without over-apologizing?

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