“That wasn’t my intention”... I hear this a lot. Heck, I’ve said it a lot. As humans, it’s in our DNA to engage with each other, and because we’re humans, that engagement can be messy. So when our good intentions get perceived as negative, that can hurt. In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, I dig into a recent example of how my good intentions were perceived, and why the perception of others matters. I’ve noticed this becoming increasingly important in my professional life—especially as a leader. Listen in until the very end for a few tips to make sure our intentions and the reception of our words and actions are aligned! If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: When words and actions don’t alignPodcast: Other people’s reactionsBlog: Sometimes protecting is a disservice Submit your topics for the podcast: https://www.jackiehermes.com/connect Learn more about the podcast: ​​www.jackiehermes.com/podcast Love the podcast? Please consider leaving a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! Production support is provided by Accelity. More about the show: ​​www.jackiehermes.com/podcast Hit me up! LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Website