There are numerous aspects to transparency, one of which involves open, honest communication.

Whether setting boundaries, expressing your needs, explaining rules or policies, or making the implicit explicit, transparency is an opportune way to ensure a common understanding.

While this approach is optimal, the delivery is crucial. Sometimes it can be confused with being blunt or direct, which may come with an edgy or confrontational tone.

***In MI, we want to remain empathetic by considering the perspective and needs of the other individual. This allows us to be transparent in a way that creates clear communication while maintaining a strong relationship.