The Communication Playbook

How transparent should you really be?

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“I’m like a human umbrella; my team has no idea the things I shield them from. I have to keep them focused.” -CTO

I’ve heard different versions of that same sentiment from almost every client I’ve ever had. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, someone with a team, a CEO, or anyone in a leadership position, you have to create a very delicate balance between what you share and what you keep to yourself…

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Leadership isn't about being an open book—it's about being the *right* kind of open at the *right* time. Most advice you'll hear pushes for radical transparency, but that's an oversimplified view that can damage you, your team, and your organization.

The art of leadership isn’t sharing everything, it’s sharing what matters, when it matters, and how it matters.

Good leaders wield information strategically, with intention, and a clear purpose to push the organization ahead. Let's break down how to master this balance and use it to build stronger, more productive, and more resilient teams.