BS Disclaimers, Invisible Armies, and the Importance of the Words We Choose
Brené Brown and Adam Grant engage in a sharp, real-time debate about two communication patterns they call "invisible armies" and "bullshit disclaimers," unpacking how language can either obscure accountability or foster care and connection. What begins as a clash of values evolves into a
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