Tag: Leadership
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Being Blunt *cough* Straightforward is a Superpower
People say “blunt.” I say I’m straightforward. I say I’m candid. “Blunt” is what people call you when they’re put off by what you said. “Candid” is what they say once they appreciate the honesty. I prefer blunt people. I prefer candor. My number one reason: you don’t have to guess what they’re thinking. They
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Not Good is Better Than Bad? Most of the Time
The way you say things matters. To make sure the feedback you are giving someone is heard, you need to avoid triggering the ego. Try not to say things in such a way that would make them defensive. Why? Because you not only want them to hear what you had to say but do something
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When to Cause Pain
“A person’s success in life can be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” – Tim Ferris 🪄Keystones: Hesitations about causing others pain can be broken down into two pathways: is this amount of pain justified and did I do it in the right way. In other words,
