6 months ago I watched an interview where the subject was Simon Cowell and why he commands top dollar in the entertainment industry. This comment stood out:
"Simon is popular because he tells it like it is, even if it sounds mean. People find him refreshing because of his unfiltered candor. Everything you hear these days in our culture is watered down by political correctness or the fear of offending someone." This was an observation that I hadn't considered. It made sense.
Why should you care?
Speaking from the heart is the ultimate form of straight talk. So is telling people why you started your business, or why you love political science, or why you volunteer at the local homeless shelter. Straight talk attracts interest much more so than generic platitudes.
You may not want to become the next Simon Cowell...but it is worth thinking about the value of his communication style.
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