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Internal mindsets like empathy or patience are difficult to control and often misinterpreted. Focusing on linguistic behavior yields higher ROI because words are more visible and interpretable than non-verbal cues or internal states.

Impact: Improves the accuracy of signal transmission during conflicts, ensuring leaders' intentions are correctly perceived by stakeholders.

— from Mastering Workplace Disagreement: Strategies for Receptive Leadership · HBR IdeaCast· Mar 24, 2026