A leader can foster a culture of candid discussions on operational realities by knowing their people and their business. They should actively engage with their staff and have open discussions about the realities of the operation. They should avoid asking superficial questions and instead focus on sharing the organizational vision and creating a space for open conversation. This will earn the respect of the team. Leaders should also insist on realism in all dialogues within the organization. They can start by frequently asking employees what the business is doing right and wrong. Setting clear goals and priorities can also help people make better trade-offs and avoid organizational politics. Finally, leaders should follow through on their commitments.
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Know your people and your business — Leaders must make an effort to engage with their staff actively and have candid discussions on operational realities. A leader who asks superficial questions at significant and casual interactions leaves the team with a sense that said leader is clueless. In contrast, a leader who actively discusses operational realities shares the organizational vision and opens a space for candid conversation, which earns the team's respect. Insist on Realism — Leaders have to be realistic and ensure that realism is the goal of all dialogues in the organization. An excellent way to start is to ask employees frequently, ""What are we doing right, and what are we doing wrong as a business?"" Set Clear Goals and Priorities — Focus on a few clear priorities that can produce the best results from the resources at hand. Well-thought-out priorities can help people make better trade-offs between priorities daily and avoid organizational politics. Follow Through — Ensure ...