Originally posted on LinkedIn, September 12, 2023.
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Sometimes we face situations where we want to speak up — but worry we’ll make things uncomfortable.

Maybe the project has been off track for weeks.
Maybe a teammate’s comment crossed a line.
Maybe leadership missed something that matters.

And so we hesitate. We wait.
We try to protect harmony… at the cost of honesty.

But I’ve learned that if honesty is a principle, then it can’t be conditional.
You don’t choose it only when it’s safe.
You choose it because it’s right.

And when it’s delivered with respect, empathy, and clarity, honesty can be the most unifying force on a team — not the most divisive.

🧠 Reflection:
If you believe in honesty as a principle, practice it when it counts — especially when silence would be easier.
That’s when it builds real trust.

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