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Harvard Business Review

Insight Global

McKinsey & Company

Forbes

Transparency

The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown (TED Talk) This ted talk is about being vulnerable and building trust and transparency with your team. And having open and honest communication is the key.

" Radical Transparency" Ray Dalio In this video, Ray Dalio talks about his " Radical Transparency" theory. Ray discusses how sharing and encouraging constructive feedback can lead to effective decision-making and stronger teams.

"How to lead with Radical Candor" Kim Scott In this Ted Talk, Kim Scott talks about types of interactions and styles (e.g anxious aggression) some leaders have. And the importance of having candor with your employees and being transparent with needs.

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity” by Kim Scott A book recommendation for you is Kim Scott's book. It provides insight on how to be a better boss, and how to have constructive feedback and transparency within your team.

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Another book recommendation by one of our Ted Talkers. She elaborates more on her ideas about vulnerability and transparency being important to lead. And how it creates more resilient teams.

Why this photo?

The trait I chose as most important was transparency. I chose this picture of a glass ball or bubble because those things are clear and you are able to see the full picture even though there is an object “blocking” your view. Honesty is something that is very important to me but as discussed in the article, being transparent isn't just about being honest. It's about taking the initiative to update your team and keep others in the loop even when they don’t ask.

Transparency in the Workplace Everything You Need to Know: Insight Global

https://insightglobal.com/blog/transparency-in-the-workplace/#:~:text=In%20a%20transparent%20workplace%2C%20employees,could%20temporarily%20affect%20work%20performance

In this article, the company Insight Global, a recruiting firm, talks about the importance of transparency. Transparency is important for helping employees communicate openly and honestly on a consistent basis with their peers.

Trust Through Transparency Harvard Business Review

https://hbr.org/2009/01/trust-through-transparency#:~:text=This%20fabric%20of%20trust%20can%20be%20woven,all%2C%20or%20knowledge%20access%20sans%20gate%20keepers.&text=They%20share%20knowledge%2C%20opinion%2C%20suggestions%20far%20more,are%20more%20open%20to%20receiving%20the%20same.

This article talks about how company culture is still a misunderstood concept. And that allowing your team to share knowledge, ideas, and opinions makes for a more transparent environment and efficient team.

The Dark Side of Transparency By McKinsey & Company

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-dark-side-of-transparency

This article has a slighlty darker tone about transparency in the workplace. In particular how it can borderline on the inappropriate and being unethical.It's important for CEO's and other leaders to find a balance of what to share and what not.

Transparency: The Only Sustainable Way Forward by Forbes inc.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2024/02/12/transparency-the-only-sustainable-way-forward/

In this article by Forbes Inc. the author talks about how building an expectation of being truthful is "imperative" for a good teams foundation, and being a sustainable way to maintain your team.