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Wes Kao

04/06/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The blast radius of a poorly written memo is much larger than most people think. If you send a confusing message in a Slack channel, it leads to unnecessary back and forth. Taking a moment to clarify your message can save everyone time and effort.

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Become a better communicator: Specific frameworks to improve your clarity, influence, and impact

@ Lenny's Podcast

Become a better communicator: Specific frameworks to improve your clarity, influence, and impact

04/06/25

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Wes Kao

04/06/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Investing a little more time in crafting your messages can prevent confusion and save time in the long run. Each piece of communication contributes to your overall work quality, so it's worth the effort to make it clear and effective.

Wes Kao

04/06/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Being concise is not about word count; it's about the economy of words and the density of insights. You can have a long memo that is clear and concise, and a short memo that is confusing and meandering.

Michael Seibel

08/21/24

@ Y Combinator

Sending overly long or irrelevant emails to decision-makers is generally unhelpful and can harm your chances.

Jennifer Kim

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Providing clear communication and writing down expectations can significantly reduce confusion for new employees.

Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

A wall of text in your email will likely lead to instant deletion by most recipients, so focus on brevity.

Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

When stressed, it's best to wait before sending messages, as they often lead to regret. Taking a moment to breathe and reflect can prevent miscommunication.

Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

The ability to communicate clearly is crucial, especially in high-stakes environments like the battlefield or business, where alignment and clarity can determine success.

Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

Clear communication stems from clear thinking; if you can distill your ideas to their essence, articulating them becomes much easier.

Eric Simons

03/13/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

When documents become too complex, people tend to gloss over them, so it's better to keep them simple to ensure everyone is on the same page.