Maintaining Transparency as a Leader

by Robert Lanterman  

One of the most important signs of a good leader is that they are respected. This doesn¡¯t necessarily mean they are liked, but there is a willingness to accept the leader¡¯s authority and to help pursue organizational goals.

A general respect for someone in charge speaks volumes about their character and leadership skills.

An important factor which determines whether employees respect a leader is how they posture themselves toward their employees.

A large part of posturing yourself as a leader is navigating the parts of yourself you withhold and the parts of yourself you share.

Transparency is important. This does not mean your home life has to drip into your professional life or that you need to tell your employees every single problem you¡¯re currently facing after hours.

However, the manner in which you handle issues with employees, share company struggles with them, and how you handle your own mistakes, are matters you can¡¯t overlook.

It all comes back to transparency. Stay in control by showing some humility and practicing honesty. Stay a transparent leader, but a leader nonetheless.