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On Useful Candor

Leadership Freak

The reason we aren’t candid with people is we are protecting someone. We may protect someone else, our self, or both. Five things we protect: Reputation. Status. Position. Status quo. Opportunities. Why we protect: Fear. Perceived capability of others or ourselves. A better way: The guiding rule for candor is “usefulness.” Candor is not saying [.].

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The Reason I Haven’t Posted in a Week

Leadership Freak

One week ago today, I was lying flat on my back looking at the low-hanging ceiling of a life-flight helicopter. My right leg was cocked at an unusual and uncomfortable angle, painfully yelling for attention. At the same time, a highly trained medical professional relieved the deadly pressure around my collapsed lung. His skill is [.].

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