Openly expressing truth and being transparent—it is something we all say that we want, but often choose not to execute. Candor intimidates; it is messy, hard, creates discomfort, and its presence is most often inversely proportional to rank and organizational size. Culture, politics, and societal “developments,” all serve as culprits for why it is not used. It is difficult to find precisely where candor stops being important or why it seems to be so undervalued. It is tough to measure, cannot be legislated, and is often organizationally absent even when everyone seems to want it desperately. Welcoming candor is not a license to be brash, angry, or habitually wrong; it is the constructive contribution to communication that builds transparency. Naturally, nearly everyone can think of a vivid illustration of candor, closely followed by an expectation of how candor should be a part of how professionals communicate. -Colonel Paolozzi
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 22:57:51 +0000
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