Please Don’t Confuse These Two When Providing Feedback…
Those who take pride in being “brutally honest” are typically much more interested in being brutal…than they are in being honest.
Integrity and Honesty — For YOUR Sake
In his new book, The Leadership Crisis And The Free Market Cure, John Allison defines Integrity as, “the harmony of mind and body” and says that, as a principle, it “guides us to act consistently with our beliefs.” After a brief but brilliant explanation regarding how one cannot act with integrity if one’s values are…
The Hidden Meaning of Brutal Honesty
Those who take pride in being “brutally honest” are typically more interested in being brutal than they are in being honest. Indeed, sometimes difficult and uncomfortable things need to be said (and honesty in saying them is very important!). Usually, however, they can be said with tact and kindness. Being “brutally honest” is often more…
