Why Radical Honesty Doesn’t Always Work in Leadership (and What to Do Instead)
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Season 3, Episode 221
Why Radical Honesty Doesn’t Always Work in Leadership (and What to Do Instead)
You’ve been told honesty is the best policy—but what if your directness is doing more harm than good?
In this powerful episode, Sharmili Reddy—respected executive and transformational leader—shares the mindset shifts that changed the way she leads, builds trust, and helps her team grow. From radical feedback and self-awareness to balancing empathy with accountability, this conversation is full of practical insights every leader needs to hear.
If you’re a senior leader, director, or manager who’s tired of surface-level leadership talk and wants real transformation—you’ll want to watch this.
🔗 Links and Resources:
• Connect with Sharmili Reddy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmilireddy/
• Checkout Resources from TMI: https://www.talentmagnet.com/resources
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TIMECODES:
00:00 – Introduction: Welcome Sharmili Reddy
02:15 – The truth about “brutal honesty” in leadership
05:21 – The Two-by-Two feedback tool that changed everything
07:00 – Self-awareness vs. leadership impact
08:30 – A team member’s compliment that changed her
12:22 – Why soft skills must be intentional
16:38 – The time dilemma every executive faces
21:00 – Why this podcast resonated with Sharmili
25:00 – How to balance empathy with accountability
32:00 – Is optimism blinding your leadership?
44:00 – Building a unified team across silos
49:00 – Translating core values into day-to-day performance
53:00 – Integrity, leadership, and serving the community
55:30 – Reflections, growth, and the power of feedback
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