Communication Breakdowns During High-Pressure Change
Linda Carlisle • February 17, 2026
how negative messaging can come out unplanned
and quickly erode trust, engagement, and performance
In this episode of
Behavioral Profit, I spoke with Executive Behavioral Coach,
Debbie Longo.
We discussed what makes communication break down during high-pressure change and how this can quickly erode trust, engagement, and performance.
In this episode, you’ll learn practical behaviors that can help protect psychological safety during mergers, reorganizations, layoffs, and major transitions -- without lowering performance standards.
This is a must-listen for leaders who want a stronger culture, clearer communication, and better results during disruption.
https://lnkd.in/gJ9pNtxh
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Listen to the full episode here: https://www.wickedlysmartwomen.com/episodes/linda-carlisle
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