The Daily What If: Misunderstandings

Misunderstandings happen more easily than we expect. Tone gets missed. Intent gets assumed. A small gap in communication turns into a bigger story.

Most misunderstandings start with different perspectives, expectations, or information.

What often keeps misunderstandings stuck is that people inadvertently begin looking for who’s right and who’s wrong, rather than for a way forward.

Clarity tends to come faster when the focus shifts from assigning blame to finding an outcome that works for everyone involved.

What if today, when a misunderstanding shows up, you focused on how to move forward rather than who’s right?