Last week, I divulged one of my core values: Radical transparency. I would like to unpack it a bit more this week.
Radical transparency helps build trust and safety within teams. The more transparent and real a leader can be, the more it encourages those we lead to follow suit.
It basically says to them, “Hey, I am sharing at a deep level because I am trustworthy and this is a safe environment for you to do the same.”
Another aspect of radical transparency is admitting to yourself and others that you don’t know everything or have all the answers. It is being open to the possibility that you may be wrong in certain situations.
Some people are afraid that admitting these things will make them appear weak, but in reality, not admitting it, can make you look foolish and arrogant.
Lastly, people who practice radical transparency are normally more interested in listening to others rather than speaking and being heard. They seek to understand others and are quick to listen.
