MODA: Does it really need to be the PAINFUL truth?
Have you ever met that person who always lets you know they are right? You may have heard them say, “Well, the truth hurts.” If your comments match the TRUTH PERSON, or as I say TRUTH POLICE, I can promise you that a mentality like this is a big negative for your Personal and Professional Brand.’ I often read about or talk with people who love to correct others based upon their own experience or intellect; when in reality, they are only using truth as a weapon.
I love the truth, and the absence of truth means guaranteed failure in life, but there is a great way to be a “Truth Person.” All truth without love is called brutality. Enlightening someone is meant to be a positive experience for the person that you share the truth with. Sharing truth in love is like opening a door to a room that is stuffy and uncomfortable. The truth that flows in is like fresh air, only making life better. Yes, truth can mean we have to make changes.
The opposite of the truth person is the all love’ person. You know the person that will flatter you or tell you a white lie because they would hate to hurt your feelings, or they are scared you would not like them after they shared the truth? All love and no truth is hypocritical. Hypocrisy is when we act one way but in reality we live another way. A person can’t change if they do not know they need to change, thus enabling the faker to remain a faker. So, what is the answer?
We should share all truth in love. People do not mind the truth when they know you are sharing it out of genuine concern for them. We are not blind to the truth, nor do we hide the truth – we simply share the truth with the goal of improving the life of the person you are sharing the truth with. This does not require a special education or a motivational guru. We can all follow the golden rule. Love others (treat others) in the same way you would like them to love (treat) you. I do not mind you pointing out that I have fallen down, or that I may be getting ready to fall down. I just want to know that you will share the truth with me and catch me if I fall. If I have already fallen, I hope that you will be there to help me rise again. Make truth a part of your Personal and Professional Brand,’ but make it the kind of truth that adds to life and does not tear it down.
Building your ‘Personal and Professional Brand’ requires consistency through all channels of communication. Many times, how you speak is more important than what you say.
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Mila Grigg
CEO
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