Ever watch a deal slow to a crawl because a “quick check” turned into a week of opinions? In this lesson, you’ll learn to label your ask as Decision or Input, strip hedging, and deliver time-bound, owner-named messages that accelerate approvals and protect IC timelines. You’ll get a surgical framework, PE/IC-tuned examples, and focused drills (MCQs, fill‑in, corrections) to pressure-test your wording for email and Slack. Finish with crisp, mobile-ready phrasing that boosts approval velocity, executive presence, and Partner-readiness—without compromising confidentiality.