Tag Archive: Transparency

Avoid the Transparency Trap

The purpose of transparency is to be seen for who you are. It’s awkward when your inner critic berates you. It’s difficult for those seduced by power and authority. It’s impossible when leaders lack self-awareness.

Transparency is noble in concept but tricky in practice.

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Transparency and Vulnerability – 4 Ways to Let Yourself be Seen without Oversharing

You might enjoy anonymity and mask-wearing. But high-impact leaders let themselves be seen. Letting yourself be seen might be one of the hardest things you do. I remember hearing Patrick Lencioni say, “I… Continue reading

The Most Neglected and Misunderstood Tool of Leadership

Your most powerful tool of influence isn’t a strategy or technique. It’s a person. Your most powerful tool of influence is you. Brene’ Brown, author of, Daring Greatly, writes, “We must dare to show… Continue reading

Limits to Transparency – Don’t Forget to Close the Bathroom Door

Transparency enables and strengthens connection and trust. But everything doesn’t need to be known or shown. Close the door on oversharing: If you’re the boss… #1. Don’t show your scar. I remember visiting… Continue reading

Four Ways to Build Influential Connection

Intimidation requires position or perceived power but influence is a function of connection. Distance and threat are the tools of bullies. Intimidators reach down from power towers and squeeze peons with fear. Intimidators… Continue reading