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There seems to be quite a lot wrong in this post in my humble opinion... In brief, this reads as: * Allowing rumor/politics to become malignant through decei

by warent 4y ago

There seems to be quite a lot wrong in this post in my humble opinion... In brief, this reads as: * Allowing rumor/politics to become malignant through deceit rather than healing through truth * Dismissing responsibility for other people's livelihood because "hey its not my fault they didn't save money in case I throw them in the guillotine" * Using lack of information as a reason to lie, rather than just telling your workers that you don't know the answers. These are definitely the antithesis of "good" leadership. "Good" from an empathetic, humane perspective, and "good" for business and profit. It's true we have to make unpopular, hard, sad decisions. Yet it is absolutely imperative that we remain mindful and diligent to our team as individual humans.

citizenpaul 4y ago
You are ignoring a hard reality. Other people probably want your job. If you look weak/uncertain/outofloop it will encourage them to come after you and give them ammo against you. Making your job at best more difficult or at worst a full blown power struggle. Sorry but the reality of human nature is tough.
- warent 4y ago
  That is certainly one way to operate in the world! It is just not how my world works though. If someone is actually better suited for a role than I am, then let them have it. I'll find another role and keep growing. Where is the problem? If some team makes the mistake of confusing trust and openness with weakness, then good riddance, I'm better off with a different team.
- kelnos 4y ago
  If you truly think that a person can't be honest and trustworthy, while simultaneously being strong and confident, then I really don't know what to tell you. Disclosing hard truths doesn't mean being "weak and uncertain". I know workplaces aren't democracies, but there's no question that I'd vote for the straight shooter (even if their own position in the company is weakened by that trait) over someone who plays the political game well but lies to their reports. Hell, I would vote, with my feet, if I had to.

by warent 4y ago

citizenpaul 4y ago

You are ignoring a hard reality. Other people probably want your job. If you look weak/uncertain/outofloop it will encourage them to come after you and give them ammo against you. Making your job at best more difficult or at worst a full blown power struggle. Sorry but the reality of human nature is tough.

warent 4y ago
That is certainly one way to operate in the world! It is just not how my world works though. If someone is actually better suited for a role than I am, then let them have it. I'll find another role and keep growing. Where is the problem? If some team makes the mistake of confusing trust and openness with weakness, then good riddance, I'm better off with a different team.
kelnos 4y ago
If you truly think that a person can't be honest and trustworthy, while simultaneously being strong and confident, then I really don't know what to tell you. Disclosing hard truths doesn't mean being "weak and uncertain". I know workplaces aren't democracies, but there's no question that I'd vote for the straight shooter (even if their own position in the company is weakened by that trait) over someone who plays the political game well but lies to their reports. Hell, I would vote, with my feet, if I had to.