260: How to Be Professionally Blunt (Without Being Rude) | Leadership Communication Skills for Women in Tech

Have you ever sugarcoated feedback to avoid hurting someone’s feelings? Or avoided a tough conversation because it just felt too uncomfortable?

In this episode of Leading Women in Tech, I’m diving into how to be professionally blunt—the leadership communication skill that will help you be more respected, more effective, and build high-performing teams with less confusion and more trust.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

• Why we default to vague or “nice” communication
• The high cost of avoiding direct conversations
• What professional bluntness actually looks like (hint: it’s not rudeness)
• How to give feedback at work with clarity and kindness
• Language you can use to be clear without being harsh
• Mindset shifts to expand your emotional capacity as a leader
• The ripple effect of clarity in leadership communication
• And more!

If you're ready to stop sugarcoating, speak with confidence, and develop powerful direct communication in leadership—this one's for you.

Check out episode 245 on passive-aggressive leadership tendencies and how to shift them: https://tonicollis.com/episode245

👇 PLUS: Want help implementing this in your leadership style?

💬 Book a free strategy call with me to explore how executive coaching can help you develop your voice, lead with clarity, and elevate your influence: 👉 https://tonicollis.com/lets-chat 

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