# Why ‘Just Be Direct’ Doesn’t Create Openness in Conversations

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Published: 2026-03-19T17:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Join Empathy as We Know it: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/empathy-as-we-know-it In this episode, we explore why simply telling people to “just be direct” doesn’t actually create openness in conversations. You’ll learn: The two types of “direct” people (and why they feel so different) Why emotional safety is the real foundation of honest communication The difference between neutral vs. emotionally charged needs How to create conditions where people want to be direct with y...

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