>Why does he think that the decision process should be visible and rational (cost vs benefit) to him? Good leaders spell out the why. For one, it’s just decenc

>Why does he think that the decision process should be visible and rational (cost vs benefit) to him? Good leaders spell out the why. For one, it’s just decency. Secondly, if you care even a little about a subordinate, you want them to succeed after leaving. This feedback helps them understand any missteps they can avoid later. Thirdly, removing uncertainty reduces stress. It reminds me of the study about mice and electric shocks. The mice who were randomly shocked with no rhyme or reason became helpless because of the uncertainty in their life. Nobody is entitled to good leadership, but most can understand why it’s necessary.