May 2010

Leading Through Dialogue: 2 - Honest Conversations

May 23, 2010 - 18:51 -- Dr. Ada
Honest Dialogue. Photo by Ada Gonzalez via Flickr

I believe that honest conversations are essential for successful leadership. In working with leaders I have seen the problems that occur when leaders are not forthright in their communications.

According to recent research, organizations that have leaders that engage others in open and honest communication perform in the top half, and in some areas in the top quartile, of their industry. What makes some leaders more open than others to honest conversations?