People in positions of authority often don't realize how outsized the impact of their words are. As peers, things people would take as jokes now are taken much

People in positions of authority often don't realize how outsized the impact of their words are. As peers, things people would take as jokes now are taken much more seriously. Employees will read between the lines on anything said, body language, etc from their management. It's important to reinforce team security and trust, and be very self aware about how you sound.