"frank and open conversation" is correct and usable in written English. You can use this phrase to emphasize that a conversation is being held without any secrets or dishonesty between the parties involved. For example, "The meeting was intended to be a frank and open conversation about the company's growing financial problems.".
"It was just a very frank and open conversation," Mr. Canada said.
"Vern phoned me and we had a frank and open conversation, and I would say it was a very good conversation.
For executive teams (and really, anyone) to do better, to build stronger, longer lasting businesses, to be better leaders and managers, these gatherings — of whatever size — must also be places where frank and open conversations happen.
We should encourage our friends and loved ones to get tested and have frank and open conversations about whether or not we practice safe sex.
My frank and open conversations with the oldest Americans about the end of life did not reveal an underlying terror but more of a curiosity, acceptance, and a desire to "prepare for the journey" ahead.
I'd like to ask HR staff and senior leaders of all businesses in this country to ask themselves this question: Do you know (based on sound research and data and frank and open conversations at your company) exactly why women are not sitting at your leadership tables in your organization?
In the hopes of better understanding that movement, I reached out to nine thinkers with a diverse range of perspectives on socialism and had long, frank, and open-ended conversations with them about what socialism actually is, how it's influencing US politics, and where the recent surge of enthusiasm for it could ultimately lead us.
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