Candor isn’t about being harsh—it’s about loving people enough to be honest with them. In this episode, Mikel shares why clear communication is one of his favorite core values, both in life and leadership. Without candor, trust erodes, missions blur, and frustration builds. Drawing from Brene Brown’s “Clear is kind, unclear is unkind” and Ephesians 4:15, he explains how clarity fuels creativity, strengthens relationships, and keeps teams moving forward. Whether you’re a leader, builder, or creative, this episode will challenge you to “say the thing” with both grace and truth.
00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:16 – Core Value: Candor
00:36 – Healthy Teams Need More Truth, Not More Meetings
00:55 – Leaders in Ministry Often Shy Away from Truth
01:21 – Creativity and Trust Require Candor
01:46 – Brene Brown Quote: Clear Is Kind, Unclear Is Unkind
02:25 – Clarity Brings Truth and Growth
02:54 – Unclear Communication Prolongs Problems
03:02 – Asking Questions to Gain Clarity
03:34 – Candor Is Not Harshness
03:48 – Partnership Built on Trust and Honesty
04:20 – Say What Needs to Be Said When It Matters Most
04:27 – Jesus Modeled Grace and Truth
04:36 – Ephesians 4:15 – Speak the Truth in Love
04:42 – Leaders Are Voices, Not Just Visionaries
05:03 – Clarity Is the Kindness Your Team Needs
#LeadWithCandor #ClearIsKind #Ephesians415
#TruthAndGrace #CreativeLeadership #SpeakWithLove
#TeamTrust #SayTheThing #KingdomLeadership
