Be honest, be kind

This statement gets made by new students ALL THE TIME......"Monica, I want you to be honest with me. You can tell me the truth. Was I ok? Did I sound ok?" For the most part it comes from students that are really good..........from students that have a chance in the entertainment industry. I started to wonder to myself......"why is this person feeling so insecure?" I started to ask a few questions and before I knew it, I found out the truth. Someone in their life (usually when they were little) said something negative that really hurt their feelings. It's important to honesty. It's also important to be careful with your words. When giving someone feedback, don't just tell them where they need to improve. Say something positive as well.