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You can feel it in your team: everyone’s nice… but no one’s honest. Real opinions happen in side chats, gossip is normal, and you’re overcommitting and burning out trying to “keep the peace.” If you’ve ever thought, “Why won’t my team just say what they really think?” or “Why am I the only one holding everything together?” — this episode is for you.
In Part 2 of this series on The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, Desiree and Tessa focus on three to help you stay calm and grounded.
- Speaking candidly (without blowing things up)
How to pair candor + care so you can say the hard thing while still protecting trust. - Eliminating gossip
Why “venting” keeps you stuck and how leaders accidentally encourage it. - Practicing integrity so you stop overpromising
Getting real about people-pleasing, overcommitting, and dropping balls.
You’ll also hear:
- The difference between appreciation & validation
- Easy ways to show meaningful appreciation
- How these commitments work together to help your team be honest & direct
After listening, choose one conversation you’ve been avoiding and ask: “How can I bring candor, integrity, and appreciation into this so I feel more in control?”
Links Mentioned:
● The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
● Radical Candor by Kim Scott
● The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
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