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Simon Girardin's avatar

I couldn’t agree more, being honest and complete upfront can save you a lot of uncomfortable explanation down the road when things start to escalate.

Another point about your remark about being “too emotional”, I’ve also struggled with this in the past and I was quickly categorised as “non-mature”, so put on the bench until I was able to manage my emotions. Funneling ones emotions in a positive way (not falling in apathy), would be my first recommendation for someone having struggles. A lot will fall into place once this is handled.

One last remark concerning your word “Brutal”, we use at my current work the word “Candid”. As a non-native speaker I looked it up and found it “on point” as to your definition.

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Riccardo Causo's avatar

Simon, as it happens often discussing with you, we are in the same wave. The emotional part is still a work in progress for me and for a lot of people that care about what’s they do. The word Candid is pretty spot on indeed but it has an innocent,gentle undertone that is not exactly my way (as you probably know). I wish I can work with you again in the future and I’m waiting for your publication

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Raul Junco's avatar

Sometimes, speaking your mind clearly and honestly is hard, especially when there is no good news.

But it's probably the only way to gain people's trust.

Good feedback is still the most valuable and undesirable thing.

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Riccardo Causo's avatar

Totally. Glad most people got the message and don’t think I’m mean at work 🙂

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Saurabh Dashora's avatar

Great article. A brutal truth is better than sugary lies

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Baran Cezayirli's avatar

Not your style but love this one.

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Riccardo Causo's avatar

I am still searching my style. But if you would hear me talk this is one of my most recurring topics

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Riccardo Causo's avatar

Don’t know why my phone is thinking I’m writing in German and corrected a word in a weird way 🤣

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Souvik Kundu's avatar

All the points are very insightful. Thank you.

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Riccardo Causo's avatar

Thank you for reading

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