176. The Impact of Not Being Transparent

This episode of the Visibility Factor podcast discusses the critical role of transparency in leadership. It explores the negative consequences of a lack of transparency, including employee disengagement, trust breakdown, and increased anxiety. Sue shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of effective communication during organizational changes. She encourages leaders to be open about what they can share and to foster a culture of trust and collaboration within their teams. This is part one of a two-part series on leadership transparency.

In this episode:

• Transparency is essential for building trust among teams.
• Lack of transparency can lead to employee disengagement.
• When leaders are not transparent, employees create their own narratives.
• Anxiety and uncertainty rise in the absence of clear communication.
• Open communication fosters collaboration and accountability.
• Leaders should share what they can, even if it’s limited.
• Trust can erode quickly when transparency is lacking.
• Effective communication is crucial during times of organizational change.
• Visibility from leaders is necessary during moments of change.

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