Monday’s Motivational Message!
Everyone can benefit from a moment of motivation! Start every Monday or the beginning of each work week by reading a motivational message from Tracy, designed to provide inspirational insights and ideas.
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February 6, 2012
Monday’s Motivational Message ~ Painfully Honest?
Is it better to be painfully honest or simply avoid the pain? I say neither is ideal. I feel strongly that avoiding a discussion that is difficult and painful to think through is almost always a bad choice. We need to face those tough conversations we need to have with courage and candor. But does that mean we need to hurt the other person with our honesty? No. I don’t feel we need to hurt anyone in the process. If you start the conversation with a disarming opening statement, followed by expressing your intent with empathy, I believe you can talk openly and honestly without inflicting pain on the other person. Share the facts of the situation, your perception of those facts, how you feel about it, then asking the other person for their input. Watch your body language and ensure this individual understands your intent is pure and not malicious. It is amazing how you can transform relationships with honesty and candor, yet without intense pain.
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