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How "Fuzzy Language" Is Killing Your Team's Performance

29 min · 15. april 2026
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Join us on today's episode as Mike Johnson talks with Danny Curlin, Plant Manager at Koppers Performance Chemicals, about how he overcame fuzzy language like “I’ll try,” “I think,” and “I need” that was quietly sabotaging his leadership and team performance. In this raw conversation on Leading Without the BS, Danny shares his journey from fast-tracked supervisor to plant manager, the costly impact of vague communication in manufacturing, and the practical shifts he made through Wingspan Performance personalized coaching. Learn why accountability starts with clear language, how Danny moved from forcing yes/no answers to rooting out confidence issues, and the surprising results: stronger manager-to-manager conversations, better peer collaboration, and a high-performing team that now operates with greater independence. Perfect for manufacturing leaders, plant managers, and anyone ready to replace autopilot habits with intentional, actionable communication that drives unstoppable results. Key takeaways include investing in soft skills, recognizing autopilot tendencies, and why what got you promoted won’t get you (or your team) to the next level. If fuzzy language is costing your operation time, clarity, or results, this episode delivers real-world strategies you can apply immediately. Text us for leadership performance advice! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513012/fan_mail/new] 4 Takeaways: 1. Explore Wingspan’s Leader Team Coaching & Advising — the proven path for leaders ready to multiply performance across their teams. Schedule a Clarity Call [https://wingspanperformance.com/coaching/team/#schedule]with one of our expert Advisors right now! 2. Subscribe to the Wingspan Newsletter [https://wingspanperformance.com/contact/] — get practical leadership insights, podcast episode deep-dives, client spotlights, and weekly tools delivered straight to your inbox. 3. Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@wingspanperformance] for unfiltered clips on behavioral performance and leadership actions that actually work. 4. 📲 Text us for leadership performance advice — real answers for real leaders. 💥 Subscribe to Leading Without The BS now and share this episode with other leaders who want to stop spinning their wheels and start leading with intentional energy. Someone invested in you — now pass it forward. Share your thoughts on this episode and join the conversation on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/wingspanperformance] LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/company/wingspanperformance] & Facebook! [http://www.facebook.com/wingspanperformance]

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