Data professionals have evolved to become essential to an organization's operations and revenue-driving activities, but collaboration with stakeholders has not kept pace. Stakeholders are increasingly technical and data-literate, often running their own analysis for short-term decision making, while data professionals are tasked with supporting immediate revenue-driving activities. To improve collaboration, both parties must understand each other's responsibilities and adapt accordingly, starting with educating themselves about each other's expertise and needs. This includes developing a deeper understanding of the organization as a whole and being attentive in company-wide meetings, goal planning sessions, and other updates. By recognizing stakeholders' technical expertise and honoring their knowledge of what data is most useful to them, data professionals can build trust and deliver higher-quality projects.