THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Honesty

"If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything." - Mark Twain

TOPIC OF THE DAY

Drop Your Mask and Be Authentic

Are you hiding from your employees? Too many leaders try to conceal their flaws and present a polished façade. Or they try to behave like they think "great" leaders do. When you try to be someone else, it erodes trust and effectiveness and causes people to question your true identity. So drop the mask and be who you really are. This can enhance your relationships, foster trust, and create better business outcomes. Be honest about your imperfections and ask others to help you determine how to bring more of your authentic self to work.

Today's Management Thought was adapted from "Fire, Snowball, Mask, Movie: How Leaders Spark and Sustain Change" by Peter Fuda and Richard Badham as Cited in HBR’s “Management Tip” published on December 21, 2011.