[mytydev]

Don't get stuck in the either/or scenario. It's possible to be direct AND kind without being an asshole. Not giving someone critical feedback isn't kind, it's just being a coward. Giving someone critical feedback without regard to the human receiving it, is just lazy.

[franktankbank]

Last place I worked I was direct AND kind towards my team about a data leak related to PHI and they chose to sweep it under the rug and never addressed it while I was there. I think I should have been a bigger asshole. Some ORGs just can't deal with negative outcomes in a positive way.

[queenkjuul]

If they don't care about a PHI leak it wouldn't matter how you presented it

[owebmaster]

Were you laid off? If so, the results suit them well, you didn't even need to be an asshole for their benefit.

Edit: sorry, my intention was to "diss" them, not you.