Ep 88 - How to be Direct Without Being Perceived as Difficult Career & Leadership Real Talk

In this episode, we're talking through the topic being direct without being perceived as difficult in the workplace. Drawing from our own experiences as two pretty direct people, we discuss how to build strong relationships and communicate effectively without trying to be fluffy or go against your direct nature
Key points from this episode
The importance of listening and curiosity in direct communicationAdapting your communication style to different situations and personalitiesThe role of empathy and relationship-building in being direct without being difficultBalancing directness with other complementary skills and traits
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