You can be HONEST with them without being brutally honest.

 If someone ask you to help them it is okay to say no. 

  An honest no doesn't hurt them but a dishonest yes does. Because if you say yes they won't keep looking to find what they need.

  But being honest with someone is totally different than being brutally honest.

  You can even tell someone that they are fired in a kind way. 

  You can tell someone the honest truth while treating them with compassion.

  You don't have to agree with anyone to be respectful and kind to them.

  Just treat everyone how you would like to be treated no matter what the situation is.

  It's not only in what you say, but how you say it matters too. 

  It's okay to fire someone because they are not a good fit for your company, just do it with kindness.

  In the end it's not about WHAT you do as much as it is about HOW you do it. 

  Shame on you if you feel good as you build yourself up by tearing someone down.

  Karma is real.