Lee LeFever, in his book The Art of Explanation, emphasizes that good explanations go beyond providing information; it's about ensuring your audience understands. He believes that the key to effective explanations is empathy: you must consider what your audience knows and doesn't know. By starting with what is familiar to them, you can progressively guide them to comprehend more complex ideas.

LeFever stresses the importance of keeping things simple. He explains that trying to explain too much at once can overload the listener. Instead, focusing on the most crucial points and using analogies, visuals, and stories can make explanations much more effective and memorable.

The book also recommends the use of stories to make explanations more memorable. By connecting facts and concepts to real-life situations, people are more likely to connect with and remember the information. It's about breaking things down in a way that feels natural and relatable to the audience.