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Writing on the conversations we've all been having.

Writing from Ken Bogard, Grace Gavin, and the Know Honesty team on what real communication looks like at work and everywhere else it matters.

A Risk I’m Willing To Take
Workplace

A Risk I’m Willing To Take

Every time you meet a new person, there's a certain level of risk involved. But why is that? What happens when we decide to take a risk?

Nov 2023 6 min read
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How to Network Better
Workplace

How to Network Better

Starting out networking can be scary at first. Here's six tips to use immediately to up your networking skills.

Oct 2023 2 min read
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Transforming Teams With Trust
Workplace

Transforming Teams With Trust

Simplifying What Trust Means I want to simplify what trust means. I think we put a lot of layers and complexity to it, but when you boil trust down to its

Sep 2023 1 min read
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Workplace

The Origin of Know Honesty

Once in a while, I get asked why I started Know Honesty. The quick answer is that I am sick of dishonesty in the workplace. There is an origin story behind it.

Aug 2023 1 min read
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Open and Honest
Workplace

Open and Honest

Oftentimes we make communication far too complex. The most simplistic of solutions is overlooked: be open and honest.

Aug 2023 2 min read
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Making Your Culture Matter More
Workplace

Making Your Culture Matter More

3 Ways to Make Your Culture Matter More.

Aug 2023 3 min read
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The Highest Cost You're Not Seeing
Workplace

The Highest Cost You’re Not Seeing

Why You’re Not Making Real Progress What is the enemy of growth? What is the silent, yet so obvious answer? As our clients and my practice embrace change

Aug 2023 3 min read
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"West Michigan Nice" Strikes Again
Relationships

“West Michigan Nice” Strikes Again

And What To Do Instead “West Michigan Nice is this strange cultural loophole around issues where you can’t seem to get full honesty from your closest neigh

Aug 2023 4 min read
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Why Brutal Honesty Is A Trap
Workplace

Why Brutal Honesty Is A Trap

And How To Deliver It Better Has anyone asked you to be brutally honest with them? Don’t do it! It’s a trap! Brutal honesty is the wrong way to deliver hon

Aug 2023 1 min read
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Workplace

Lessons from the Bar: DeSantis, Debating, and Deep Listening

DeSantis. What does that name do to you? When I used to bartend, they trained you not to talk about politics or religion - avoid it at all costs.

Jul 2023 1 min read
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