B10:32
Our numbers came in lower than we hoped this quarter.
我们这个季度的数字比预期的要低。
I felt nervous before the team meeting.
团队会议前我有点紧张。
I wanted to be straight with everyone.
我想对大家坦诚相待。
So I started by saying, 'Here is what the numbers say.'
所以我一开始就说：‘数字是这样的。’
I showed the data clearly on the screen.
我在屏幕上清楚地展示了数据。
Then I said, 'Here is how we can respond.'
然后我说：‘我们可以这样应对。’
I listed three small steps we could take.
我列出了三个可以采取的小步骤。
People nodded and started asking good questions.
大家点头，开始提出很好的问题。
Honesty made the conversation easier.
坦诚让对话变得更轻松。
I learned that bad news is easier to share with a plan.
我学到了，带着计划分享坏消息会更容易。
Next time I will prepare even more options.
下次我会准备更多的方案。
Being Honest About a Tough Quarter
by @xiuying74