We need to be CLEAR to be KIND

Effective professional development and performance management requires those involved to be honest and direct, even when it's hard

Key Takeaways

• People often filter their thoughts and soften their communication

• People often speak differently about people than to them

• Well-meaning filtered communication is actually harmful to the recipient’s development

• We need to be clear with people if we want them to develop

• We can be clear without being aggressive or damaging the relationship

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The launchpads book contains 100 leadership linked infographics as well as matching booster pages containing reflective questions, action steps and links to further study