There could be many reasons that we do not say what we need to. Sometimes we are afraid it will be taken the wrong way, or we just do not know how to say it. Often we want to avoid conflict altogether. When we communicate with GRIT, there is no avoidance, no hesitation, and no effort. It is easy to say what we need to say. Although we cannot control another person's reaction, we can certainly do our best to choose our words and tone. The tips for engaging in healthy dialogue include being aware of our own intent, and making sure we are being objective. Empowering team members to solve problems with each other by way of healthy dialogue ensures success of a team. We can say no without using the word no. We can think positively about how we can help, without sacrificing ourselves.