What does honesty look like when stakes are high and timing matters? 

This episode centers on a simple rule from Big Mike: Bad news doesn’t get better with age. We unpack the difference between truth, spin, and omission and why partial honesty with a slant can be just as damaging as a clean mistake. From leadership credibility to team culture, we explore how delays create confusion, why silence isn’t neutral, and how a one-minute feedback moment can change a career. 

If you care about honest leadership, crisis communication, feedback that lands, and building trust without theatrics, you’ll find practical takeaways here.  

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