{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lead Like You Mean It with Masi Willis","title":"LLYMI EP17 | The Expectation Scale","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2527,"description":"Most conflict isn’t about character. It’s about expectations. In this episode of Lead Like You Mean It, we unpack one of the most transformational leadership tools we use weekly... the Expectation Scale. Because if leadership is going to matter, clarity has to matter. Unspoken expectations don’t just create frustration. They quietly erode trust, diminish performance, and slowly move teams toward resignation. On the flip side, unrealistic or impossible expectations create burnout, fear, and compliance instead of growth.\nThe Expectation Scale helps you evaluate where you’re operating:\nImpossible / Unrealistic – fueled by fear, control, or ego\nRealistic – clear, achievable, challenging with support\nLimited / Resigned – lowering the bar, disengaging, accepting mediocrity\nWe discuss how leaders often confuse dominance with clarity, how compliance is not growth, and why psychological safety is critical for honest feedback. We also talk about how understanding wiring (like the 5 Voices) can dramatically recalibrate what “realistic” actually looks like for different people. At the end of the day, leadership stops mattering when expectations go unspoken or unexamined. This episode will challenge you to:\nIdentify the silent expectations you’re carrying\nEvaluate whether they’re realistic, impossible, or resigned\nInvite dialogue instead of assuming compliance\nCreate alignment through clarity\nBecause clarity isn’t control. Clarity is kindness. If you want your leadership to truly make it matter, start by examining your expectations.\nVisit my website: www.masiwillis.com\nFollow on Instagram: @masiwillis\nConnect on LinkedIn: Masi Willis  \nContact me: masi@masiwillis.com\nWant to grow your leadership, elevate your team, or join my next masterclass?\nLet’s chat... your next level could be one click away.\nWhat was your biggest “aha” from today’s episode? I’d love to hear!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/e5SL6HX7PByvansHEL8puQvZUJRiET3pGhLWpaqiF6Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZWEy/MTI0N2E1NGY4MWQ1/YzY1MzFkNDRjOTc3/OTk3ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}