Whether you're running a team, managing a project, or collaborating with clients, misaligned expectations are one of the fastest ways to break trust, miss goals, or stall momentum.
In this episode of the Revolving Change Podcast, founder Jorge Loebl joins coaches Joanna and Isaac for a candid conversation about the real cost of unclear expectations—and what it actually takes to manage them well.
This isn’t a surface-level talk. It’s a deep dive into the assumptions, breakdowns, and missed cues that cause expectations to fail—and what leaders can do to prevent it.
Key Insight: Expectations and instructions are not the same. Expectations define how an instruction will be fulfilled, and success only comes when both parties agree to the same standards.
This episode explores:
- The difference between instructions vs. expectations—and why confusing the two leads to failure.
- Why clarity requires mutual agreement, not just one-way communication.
- How to avoid the “throw it over the wall” trap—and the culture that makes that possible.
- The critical role of follow-ups and confirmation in turning expectations into results.
Watch the Full Podcast Episode
This conversation challenges leaders to rethink how they communicate, set terms, and drive accountability—especially in high-velocity, team-driven environments where assumptions quietly destroy progress.
Prefer to Listen On-the-Go?
Jorge, Joanna, and Isaac offer a blend of leadership depth, practical business insight, and real-world coaching moments that will leave you rethinking how you approach alignment inside your company or team.
Final Thought: What If Expectations Are the Missing Link to Your Team’s Consistency?
Setting expectations isn’t about giving better instructions.
It’s about defining a shared reality—and then committing to uphold it.
Whether it’s in a creative team, an executive boardroom, or with a client, clarity only matters when both sides agree and follow through.
If you’ve been frustrated by missed outcomes or breakdowns in delivery, it’s time to stop assuming and start systemizing.
Set Clear Expectations—Starting Now
If unclear expectations have ever cost you time, trust, or results—this is your moment to fix it.
Waiting until things fall apart isn't leadership. Proactive clarity is.
You now know what clear expectations require: alignment, follow-up, and mutual ownership.
Now it’s time to build those into how you lead, manage, and communicate.
Explore your next step with Revolving Change:
- Visit our Memberships page to get coaching, structure, and a system that keeps expectations aligned—up, down, and across your organization.
- Or check out our Resources page for frameworks, tools, and insights to sharpen how you lead expectations day to day.
You don’t need more confusion.
You need a system. You need alignment. You need to lead with intention.