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Straight Talk in a Crooked Age

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Michael Foster
Jul 09, 2025
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There’s a business book I’ve never read, but I’ve always liked the title: Radical Candor.

Candor just means saying what you mean. Being honest. Speaking plainly. And in an age thick with passive-aggression, vague hints, image management, and polished nonsense, someone who talks straight is a rare breed. When you meet someone like that, it might catch you…

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