Being polite is withholding criticism today.
Being kind is being candid about how people can get better.
Being polite is not telling me I have spinach in my teeth. Being kind is telling me.
Being polite is saying my talk was great. Being kind is telling me where I can get better.
If you think that being honest is disloyal, you don’t understand that being honest is the highest form of loyalty.
If you are worried about hurting the relationship, just be kind and thoughtful while you are being direct and honest.
Ask for honest feedback so you can get better yourself – and listen.
The challenges circumventing the ego and self-esteem. Like changing a water pump, some engines are more complex than others. 🤣
Today i am thankful for breath in my body.
Beautiful picture of your daughters!
I agree, Larry. It hurts sometimes to hear the truth but we need to. Be thankful for honest insights from others.
I agree and love this post.
I don’t know if I’d consider it ‘kind’ to assume I am the one who knows what would make another person ‘better’. Kindness can also take the form of allowing another person to ‘be’ as they need to be at the time…Unless they ask you to tell them, and then Kindness shows up!