In 1955, the American Friends Service Committee used a phrase, Speaking Truth To Power, which conveys a quite useful concept. The idea is that it’s difficult to talk about harsh truths to those who have power over you, especially if that might be perceived as criticism.

This is useful in the workplace as well.

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