How Brutal Honesty Misses the Mark – Brand in the Making Ep. 3

Ken Bogard and Grace Gavin dive deep into what real communication looks like in leadership. They share the emotional backstory behind Know Honesty, explain why “brutal honesty” is the wrong goal, and introduce a better path: 100% honesty paired with 100% openness. Plus, they break down how to deliver feedback with love, not fear.

Chapters:
(00:00) Meet the Authors Behind Know Honesty
(03:15) The Childhood Moments That Shaped Communication
(11:10) From Daycare to Business Partners
(18:50) What It Really Means to Be Open and Honest
(29:03) Why Brutal Honesty Doesn’t Work

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Lauren Koetje

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