Episode 247 - On Being Blunt

enJune 02, 2023

PSM: Professional Services Marketing

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About this Episode

On this episode, Frank and Deirdre talk about communicating directly. They dive into how to manage reactions to it, how to deal with the consequences, how to use bluntness for good versus evil, and the gift of honesty.

Recommended reading: Radical Candor, by Kim Scott - available on Amazon

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