What do the wise folks of HN think about this -- what does it even mean to be a good communicator both personally and professionally?
This can be bewildering and frustrating for a listener, who just expected a 15-30second succinct response.
The solution is to be confident in what you’re saying, and allow the listener to ask questions if they choose to.
But this is one instance of a larger observation. I think good communication is about understanding your audience (their background), understanding their needs, and understanding timing. It really depends on who you're speaking with. Not everybody in your organization has the same interests & priorities as you. Moreover, sometimes it may be inappropriate to talk about certain things, and that's why timing is important.