False Secrets

as if I need to write another article about transparency...

In twenty-ish years in leading teams, one thing I've discovered is that a lot of things may seem secret that aren't really secrets at all. There is need for secrecy sometimes (personal issues, ew products, org changes, etc.) - but for most businesses, there's very little that should not be shared widely. Without transparency - and opportunities for transparency, the things that aren't shared (for whatever reason) feel like secrets - and when there are secrets, employees. insecurities and anxiety increases.

Getting Naked

Throughout the story told in Patrick Lencioni’s fable Getting Naked, the protagonist learns that true success in consulting comes from vulnerability, selflessness, and a commitment to the customer’s best interests. While the book’s lessons focus on consulting, the principles translate well into leadership, particularly the concept of transparency. As leaders, we’re often conditioned to believe that projecting confidence and control is paramount. Yet, the courage to be …