Give It to Them Straight

In an age where information is power, most employees do not appreciate being kept in the dark about matters that affect their employment or job tasks. People crave transparency, and as a leader, they expect it from you. While obviously some matters cannot be revealed in the course of business, the leader should set a tone of transparency whenever possible by openly sharing and discussing relevant information with staff, explaining decisions that affect them, and providing a better sense of the “what” and “why” behind what goes on in the organization. By fostering clear, open lines of communication that provide employees the clarity they deserve, it builds the trust they seek, and staff will feel an increased sense of belonging, accountability and empowerment.

A great leader is transparent with staff.