Have you ever walked into a project, confident that everyone was aligned, only to realize weeks later that no one shared the same vision? Clarity is an illusion if it isn’t met with mutual understanding. Whether it’s a failed product launch or a workplace project that collapses under misaligned priorities, unclear expectations don’t just impact productivity—they erode trust, efficiency, and morale. The strongest leaders don’t assume alignment; they create it. In this blog, we explore how to set clear expectations, navigate cross-functional teams, and foster a culture where success is built on clarity—not assumptions.

It’s not that performance-enhancing drugs are uncommon among athletes; it’s just that it’s only unacceptable if you get caught. Where am I going with this? It’s about how much our language creates reality — both for us individually and collectively.

My first taste of victimhood occurred when I approached Sarah, the Uber driver’s car, and she had kindly opened her trunk for our luggage.

We’ve all found ourselves close to a deadline and need others on our team to pull their weight or come in with their assigned work on time. If we are waiting for that moment late in the game to start holding people accountable, we’re already too late.

We’ve had the Momentum Fundamentals for so long, it’s easy to take them for granted. But they are the foundation of how we operate and what we use to teach other organizations…