Truth 44You Can't Hide The Sun With Your Hand: Be Honest

Have you ever read something important about your organization in the newspaper before it was announced internally? Or heard a bit of gossip from the grapevine that you should have learned from your boss? If you have, you know how frustrating it is. You feel excluded from the organization's core information flow and, by extension, not valued by your bosses. Worse, it can damage your trust in your organization, making you wary of committing to its work.

When you become a leader, you see this issue from two sides. It's important to keep some information confidential. However, it's also important to let people know what's happening—not just employees, but also external observers such as press. ...

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