Nonprofit Leadership And Transparency

"Good executives tell it like it is. They know that transparency can hurt, and they're not afraid of the discomfort that sometimes comes along with it. They've got courage, and they understand that great things can only be achieved through honesty, openness, and with ethics.

This rule is simple. If you made a mistake or you think you've gone in the wrong direction, admit it - and sleep better at night. This is as easy as it sounds, though it isn't for the weak at heart. The ability to fess up is a trait that every great, transparent leader possesses. It's harder to tell it like it is than it is to avoid the truth, but even when you avoid the truth, you're not fooling as many people as you think."