While it is sometimes threatening for others to know what a leader really believes about their skills, performance, and judgment, over time, more transparency and honesty is a net positive. When it comes to achieving results and building a cohesive team, a leader’s candor is a real asset. Without honest feedback and candid exchanges, people don’t get better, reach their potential, or form lasting bonds.
At the risk of being overly candid, this was always one of my biggest flaws as an executive. Wanting to maximize transparency, I would overshare my opinions. Fortunately I was aware of this shortcoming and made efforts to curtail it, but I would still choose oversharing over opacity and even caginess.
As a thoughtful leader I encourage new ideas and experimentation. I feel a stronger team performance will and can ultimately have a positive impact on a team. This translates to better results for the organization.
At the risk of being overly candid, this was always one of my biggest flaws as an executive. Wanting to maximize transparency, I would overshare my opinions. Fortunately I was aware of this shortcoming and made efforts to curtail it, but I would still choose oversharing over opacity and even caginess.
If one had to choose, sure. But there is a middle path to trod. That’s part of the high wire routine that makes leadership, at times, artful.
As a thoughtful leader I encourage new ideas and experimentation. I feel a stronger team performance will and can ultimately have a positive impact on a team. This translates to better results for the organization.