Sometimes people want to hear themselves talk, but beneath that desire often lies a deeper need—to feel seen, heard, and validated. The tendency to always find a problem might stem from an instinct to protect or improve, even if it comes across as contrarian or pessimistic. Leaders who cultivate candidness should look past surface behaviors and help their teams distinguish between speaking for connection and speaking for contribution, setting the stage for honest dialogue that aligns emotional expression with actionable insights.
Candid doesn't always mean contrarian. If a person can't open their mouth without being negative, you're right, there is another issue that's using candidness as an excuse.
When at work, that's the job we're hired to do. We've got to get that right first. Topics in that realm deserve openness. Being genuine, transparent, and candid will allow for growth and better execution among the tribe.
As you stated in your post, it's all about trust baby!
If you lack that, then you'll never reach your full potential. I don't care how many buzzwords you have memorized, what your theories are, or what the spreadsheets say.
Sometimes people want to hear themselves talk, but beneath that desire often lies a deeper need—to feel seen, heard, and validated. The tendency to always find a problem might stem from an instinct to protect or improve, even if it comes across as contrarian or pessimistic. Leaders who cultivate candidness should look past surface behaviors and help their teams distinguish between speaking for connection and speaking for contribution, setting the stage for honest dialogue that aligns emotional expression with actionable insights.
Candid doesn't always mean contrarian. If a person can't open their mouth without being negative, you're right, there is another issue that's using candidness as an excuse.
Thanks for the tidbit in the morning as always!
Good morning,
Priorities are imperative (in my experience).
When at work, that's the job we're hired to do. We've got to get that right first. Topics in that realm deserve openness. Being genuine, transparent, and candid will allow for growth and better execution among the tribe.
As you stated in your post, it's all about trust baby!
If you lack that, then you'll never reach your full potential. I don't care how many buzzwords you have memorized, what your theories are, or what the spreadsheets say.
Thank you for your time.