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…the need for honest communication doesn’t always wait until you’ve build a close personal relationship…

…in relationships, it’s only when you truly put yourself in the other person’s shoes that you begin to develop an honest connection.

Envy reveals your values – if you’re honest with yourself.

Folks prefer narratives that make them feel safe, however removed from reality those narratives might be. Intellectual honesty is a frequent casualty in business.

It is the role of leadership to maintain a culture of brutal honesty.

Group think is innate in all human endeavors; the only question is how hard you work to be intellectually honest.

When honesty and openness are replaced by fear of reprisal, bad news is buried, problems are hidden, risks go unreported or misreported, and learning doesn’t happen, resulting in the worst possible outcome.

Not having a boss who is willing to give you honest feedback – both positive and constructive – prevents you from learning and growing.

…giving honest feedback to friends is a sensitive and difficult conversation. Make sure you proactively ask and receive feedback.

…so few people are willing to be transparent about real numbers or honest that a big part of the motivation for founding a startup is in the hopes of an extraordinary payday.