If You Don’t Give People Information, They’ll Make Up Something to Fill the Void.– Carla O’Dell
There’s an old saying that information is power. Some organizational leaders misuse this saying. They adopt an authoritarian style that information is always on a need-to-know basis. They also generally believe that the less their teams know–the better. The truth is miscommunication and rumors abound in organizations where leaders do not routinely communicate necessary information. When you share information (power) with your team, you’ll find that they will communicate with you directly rather than waste their time on rumors. After all, why bother with rumors when they have a leader like you who communicates openly?
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Robert Tanner is the founder of the Management is a Journey Blog and Principal Consultant at Business Consulting Solutions LLC. He is a certified change management consultant, management mentor, trainer, and an Adjunct Professor of Management. Robert has a passion for helping managers and leaders fulfill their potential. Connect with Robert on Google+ and Twitter. To join the mailing list, subscribe here.
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