Why Leaders are the Last to Know
As a leader, I need a steady stream of current, up-to-the-minute information. It’s critical to making wise decisions. However, it’s likely that I’m the last to hear any such info.
Why is this? Here’s a few reasons:
- People assume you already know. After all, you’re the leader, you know everything right?
- People don’t want to burden you.
- People don’t want to give you bad news.
Here’s a few suggestions for increasing your odds of receiving the info when you need it:
- Reward people for informing you by letting them know how they helped.
- Don’t punish those who give you bad news by reacting inappropriately.
- Make sure you keep confidences.
