In marriage, friendships, parenting, and work, communication is key. Unspoken expectations are the enemy of harmony and trust. Don't make the mistake of assuming you have made yourself clear, or that others know you well enough to understand what you expect. Be explicit and direct. Work to replace unspoken expectations with mutual agreements of what success looks like. Great communication doesn’t happen by accident; it requires time and intentionality. Date nights aren’t just for hanging out—they create space for necessary conversations. Great leaders communicate clearly what success looks like and reinforce the most important things (mission, vision, values) so consistently that they start to feel like a broken record.