Courageous Communication: Unleashing Truth, Trust, and Talent in the Workplace

To create a healthy, high-performing culture, you must have the courage to practice courageous communication. 

Courageous communication is about standing up for what you believe is right and stepping forward to change what looks 'normal' but what you know in your heart is wrong. It's about putting truth and clarity first and being unwilling to communicate, through speech or writing, anything that doesn't align with the whole story. It's about giving up control and trusting the brilliant minds of the people who work for your company with the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

The global workforce is grappling with workplace stress, mainly driven by change fatigue due to people's constant search for clear and accurate information. Employees invest time desperately trying to understand the truth of what's happening within the company and how it will impact them. However, the commonly received unclear, contradictory, or even false information frustrates and exhausts people. This lack of transparency erodes trust and, over time, prompts employees—often top talent—to leave, costing companies their most valuable team members. Courageous communication isn't just a nice-to-have; it's an essential strategy for retaining your best people and ensuring a resilient, engaged workforce.

Leaders who dare to communicate truth and transparency will win the future. Courageous communication takes vulnerability; high-character leaders will embrace it and move your company forward. These leaders will be instrumental in refueling your greatest business asset, human energy, and building the healthy, high-performing culture you want.

Dare to step out of our comfort zone to be great!

Gina Soleil is the Founder of Reframe Consulting Group, Author of Fuel Your Business and a national speaker on culture transformation. She shares insights that help leaders align their people strategies with bold business goals. Schedule a call to have Gina Soleil speak at your next event or to attend an upcoming course.