Posts Tagged ‘transparency’
Shouldering Leadership
All of us have to lead somewhere along the line. Whether it’s to lead ourselves through a situation or a time period, to lead a family or partnership, to lead a team, business or community. Leadership through crisis or change adds even more scrutiny and analysis to the requirements of strong and effective leadership. Two words…
Read MoreThe Strength to Be Wrong
None of us enjoy feeling stupid, and feeling wrong is just as bad. Feeling foolish, ignorant and uninformed all fall in the same category. And yet, if we’re going to do what we do well, we not only have to be prepared to be all of these things at some stage, but to share them…
Read MoreLeaderful Culture & Clarity
This quote is one I saved many moons ago, which I think should be attributed to Danny Silk, but I’ve been unable to verify that. It talks about how leaders create the culture in their team, and how that culture needs to encourage a safe space for two way communication. Seldom do we pay attention to…
Read MoreThe Vulnerability of Strong Leadership
Mother Teresa said “Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway.” Leadership requires some fairly strong stuff from us, regardless of our level or named position. Whether you lead a family, whether you lead a team, whether you lead a business, whether you lead a country – honesty and transparency are vital.…
Read MoreThis Email From Elon Musk to Tesla Employees Describes What Great Communication Looks Like
A newly acquired email from Musk outlines a brilliant philosophy. But it’s easier said than done. CREDIT: Getty Images Throughout the years, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has demonstrated the art of masterful communication. The following is a perfect example: It’s a copy of a previously unpublished email Musk sent to Tesla employees a few years ago. Sent with the subject…
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