Challenge Directly Without the Sting

What changes when blunt criticism becomes Radical Candor plus SBI? Before: "You cannot keep making careless mistakes." After: "The sensitivity check was missing; add it before sharing the next file." Identity label removed. "Careless" became a specific missing sensitivity check. Impact became business-relevant. The CFO could not defend the number, so the standard is clear. Care became visible. Naming that the analyst usually produces decision-grade work keeps the challenge connected to belief. Next behavior is testable. The checklist either happens before the next file or it does not. Challenge the miss while protecting the person's ability to re-enter the work.…

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