Consideration and Nuance in Honest Communication

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People often overestimate the fragility or disinterest of others when withholding information. When considering honesty, one should reflect on whether they would want to be informed if roles were reversed. Typically, individuals appreciate transparency. However, it is essential to approach communication with nuance due to existing power dynamics and differences among individuals. If there is a concern that sharing certain thoughts may be detrimental or perceived as toxic, it is wise to consult a friend or a trusted colleague first to gain perspective and advice before proceeding.

Jeff Wetzler shows you how to uncover startling wisdom from the people around you through better asking.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The mysteries of the unspoken–and how to tackle them

2) The five-step ask approach

3) The trick to posing quality questions

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— ABOUT JEFF —

Jeff Wetzler is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential with more than 25 years’ experience. Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences in business and education, as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff earned a doctorate in adult learning and leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University. Based in New York, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow.

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