Say It Directly But Not Criticize Bluntly

SayItDirectlyButNotCriticizeBluntly because you need to OnlySayThingsThatCanBeHeard. Say it directly because you want to LetEveryWordTell.

An alternative to CriticizeBluntly.

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John Powell: Communication works for those who work at it

He also said

• "The genius of communication is the ability to be both totally honest and totally kind at the same time."

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The best criticism is something that clicks with the target but does not come across as criticism. One approach is to use their own logic to guide them to your desired goal without packaging it in spiteful language. The "Socratic method" provides some of this.

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CategoryCommunication