Let’s name it plainly: many leaders aren’t leading anymore. They’re managing perceptions. They soften truth to preserve image. They withhold challenge to maintain harmony. They swap clarity for consensus.
Let’s name it plainly: many leaders aren’t leading anymore. They’re managing perceptions. They soften truth to preserve image. They withhold challenge to maintain harmony. They swap clarity for consensus.
Research shows that trust is crucial to leadership, with over half of employees trusting a stranger more than their boss. This leads to disengagement and financial losses equivalent to 34% of a disengaged employee's salary.