How Can I Be Indirect but Clear and Nice?

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My family is not direct, yes. Ba, thing is ever spoken directly. In fact, it makes it really hard to even make plans at the holidays, because no one will just say, like what they would prefer to dohm,. i have always, in the work place, struggled with how can i be indirect but clear and nice? And i think, just add an exclamation point to the right anasmifa, exactly. I'm very polite, a loud exclamation points. You know, i want people to feel my positive energy going to them. So i'm putting you on the spot in the coal do you identify as asia?

As leaders, we know we’re supposed to be authentic, but for women, that can be tricky. For one thing, it can be hard to even know what our “true selves” want with all the demands competing for our attention. For another, there are different expectations about how women should look, and behave. In this episode, we talk with an expert on authenticity, as well as a woman trying everyday to bring her best self to work and help others do the same. Guests: Tina Opie and Candice Morgan. Our theme music is Matt Hill’s “City in Motion,” provided by Audio Network. For links to the articles mentioned in this episode, as well as other information about the show, visit hbr.org/podcasts/women-at-work.