Sentences with phrase «be a frank conversation»

Said Lowery, «There needs to be a frank conversation with the American people that addresses the deficit and debt.»

Not exact matches

«A lot of the traditions and quirks of what we do are about fostering a sense of humor and individuality, so that we aren't taking ourselves too seriously, so that we can have frank conversations.»

These frank conversations, Whitehead says, are important in mentorship.

«I know for me, when you're dealing with very sensitive subject matter and technical sex scenes, having that conversation is just quicker and faster and more frank when you're talking to a woman,» she said.

It was right after Dara Khosrowshahi had been appointed CEO, and we had a pretty frank conversation about a company trying to undo months of damage from PR missteps including a video of its former chief, Travis Kalanick, berating a driver (he later apologized) and a passenger boycott promoted on social media.

When he does engage in conversation, Frind can be disarmingly frank, delivering vitriolic quips with a self - assured cheerfulness that feels almost mean.

Deutsche Bank's activism group is having «frank conversations with our clients about things activists care about,» including stock price and governance.

In turn, it is important that employers have frank conversations about the values of their organisation.

This is your chance to hear from and talk with them in both a structured atmosphere of frank discussion and high - octane idea exchange and network in a more relaxed social setting of genial conversation.

Sometimes we side - step the issue, but there have also been frank and honest conversations on the topics, and even some degree of understanding between those with radically different views.

What I found surprising was for my JW friend, her faith is strong and when I share and understand faith (not necessarily her faith), we can have frank and candid conversations.

Conversations are frank, and real problems are tackled: poor RE in Catholic schools, grave worries about plans for sex education there, pressures on the young from social media, a longing for strong leadership on some of these issues from Bishops.

For Pope Francis, who is devoted to dialogue as process in every area of his papacy, the goal was clearly to open the door to direct contact and frank conversation.

of course we missed our family that we weren't able to see, but me, frank, and my in - laws sat around this lovely table and shared a number of yummy meals and tons of conversation.

Mr Hanlon told Four Corners it was «prudent» to consider plans to leave the Basin Plan and that confidentiality was sometimes requested of stakeholders to allow for «frank conversations».

I want a frank, open, and honest conversation with her to make sure I've not missed something but time is passing me by too fast and I don't want to go to my grave feeling I wasted my entire life.

Have a frank family conversation about these sacrifices and whether you are willing to make them.

Try to have frank conversations with your support network about where you are coming from.

Frequent and frank dialogue about the reasons for U.S. military modernization, and about China's own military capabilities and behavior, need to be part of that conversation, as do the benefits of sustained collaboration between the world's two largest economies.

«Mr. Astorino should have a very frank conversation with Mr. O'Reilly as to whether these actions are worthy of his campaign.»

«We are having frank conversations at multiple levels of the Cuomo administration to highlight the growing burden of the Health Republic shutdown on providers,» Health Care Association of New York State said in a statement to its members.

Workers» groups are particularly concerned about the business secretary's consultation on «protected conversations», which would allow employers to have frank discussions with staff about underperformance without worrying that the conversation could later be used in evidence at a tribunal.

«Whether it's grappling with both the old and emerging threats of terror or realigning our economy to face the challenges of the 21st century we need to have an honest and frank conversation with the American people,» Babinec said.

Dan Watkins, director of Contact Law, commented: «The introduction of «protected conversations» will offer employers the chance to have frank conversations with staff about their performances without fear of their every word being scrutinised and potentially used against them in a tribunal.

12:40 - On Syria: Cameron says his conversations with Putin were frank.

«Once it starts to come out how aggressive this prosecutions going to be, I wouldn't be surprised if the Ciminellis have a frank conversation with the U.S. Attorney,» Cohen said.

Britain's challenges are too considerable for a less - than - frank conversation between the Conservative Party and centre right thinkers.

Sometimes you have to try to give people frank comments and advice, and in this particular case I did preface what I was saying by saying if they want to have a conversation about a political matter as well as a personal matter it is confidential, and you do expect people to behave in a trustworthy way, which these people from the Daily Telegraph didn't.

And my phone conversation with another member of the lab did not help, as it turned out he shared an office with my supervisor and could not be frank in his answers.

It's not just about women — a frank conversation acknowledging the link between cognitive symptoms of menopause and Alzheimer's disease would benefit everyone

While I love to write about the art of teaching yoga, I believe it's helpful to foster frank conversations...

Ghosting eliminates a sense of closure (often necessary when a relationship ends) which begs the question: why are so many people turning to ghosting instead of having a frank, honest conversation?

After all, it eliminates a sense of closure (often necessary when a relationship ends) which begs the question: why are so many people turning to ghosting instead of having a frank, honest conversation?

After two decades of awards - season roundtables gathering Hollywood's top creative talents for frank, funny and memorable conversations, THR this year decided to throw out the rule book for the final star - studded sit - down of 2017: Instead of splitting up male and female actors (as almost all honors do, from the industry - establishment Oscars to the indie - minded Spirit Awards), the Dec. 7 discussion at West Hollywood's Quixote Studios was a co-ed affair.

Although a few of the laughs land, particularly if you're into comedy of social embarrassment (like Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office), and the frank honesty and intimacy the three leads cultivate and offer each other in conversation is something we should embrace in male protagonists, That Awkward Moment flounders in the in - between of the two genres it attempts to fuse.

Recently I was fortunate enough to sit down with the talented cast and their charming director for an appropriately frank conversation about everything from independent filmmaking to first - times.

This begins a series of selective silences and frank conversations, all of them pointing to the fact that neither Adam, who feels responsible for the severe injury of one comrade and the death of another, nor Solo, who suffered substantial brain trauma after an IED attack, is prepared for the trauma and guilt of life after combat.

It's like When Harry Met Sally but more scatological, complete with the shopping scene and the orgasm conversation and the best friend (Natasha Lyonne) who talks frank and observes that men and women can't be platonic friends.

Teachers and counselors can initiate frank conversations with the parent and the student about goals and what will be necessary to pursue them.

Have frank conversations about how being gifted might be perceived by others, both negatively and positively, and how might deal with these perceptions.

I think one way to demystify this romanticization is to have frank conversations with young people about the prominent role that mental illness actually plays in completed suicides.

«Teachers who are successful at getting students to buy into CPR have frank conversations with their students about the importance of using the morning meeting to build community, get to know each other, have fun, and have a good launch into the day.

With respect to oversight decisions, there are processes on the books for probation, but the actual decision to refer something to the Board is discretionary, relying heavily on the Director's professional judgment as to whether a particular infraction merits a frank conversation or raising the issue to the level of Board attention.

This drama can be reduced by having frank conversations with your partner about your goals and expectations before you get started.

TORONTO — As Valentine's Day approaches, a new survey suggests some Canadians planning to take their relationships to the next level may want to have a frank conversation about infidelity — financial infidelity, that is.

Your best option is to find out what legal remedies are available (that's not a topic for this site) and have a very frank conversation with this person who is supposed to be working for you, but doesn't seem to be looking out for your best interests.

Financial adviser Jamie Pomeroy of Financial Gusto says this should all start with communication: «Sitting down with your child and having a clear and frank conversation about who's paying for what, can pay huge dividends.»

Led by curator Gabriel de Guzmán, it was a frank and intimate conversation about the struggles and complexities of both.

To keep the kind of conversation between A and B as consistent as can be, both have to be equally transparent and frank especially from the corporate bloggers.

Andrew is a very generous guy and this frank conversation is a result of his openness.