The Secret Leadership Move Is Saying I Don’t Know

Send us Fan MailWe talk through the pressure leaders feel to always have the answers and why that mindset quietly breaks trust. We lay out a simple way to stay confident in uncertainty by being honest, giving direction, and moving forward together. • the false expectation that leaders must know everything • leadership as direction rather than certainty • the difference between certainty and confidence • why “I don’t know” can increase trust when paired with next steps • focusing on facts and anchoring choices to values, mission, and priorities • communicating consistently to reduce fear and rumor • involving the team to gain perspective and build leadership depth • taking action without perfect information and adjusting quickly • trusting yourself and your team through the unknown If you enjoyed this show, or if you think there’s somebody out there that should listen to this show, please share this with them. And don’t forget, okay, to share this with someone. Share, like it, love it, share it, subscribe. Subscribe, review it for us, okay. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook.Behind The ToolBelt has merged with the TC Backer YouTube Channel. Everything BTTB and TCB is now in one place. Go to the channel and subscribe.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrj7GjAGEsAjOXEYKhh6FLQ/Follow us on the TC Backer Facebook page as well as instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/tcbackerconstructionhttps://www.instagram.com/tcbacker/Check out our podcast website to find your favorite app to listen to the Behind The ToolBelt episodes streaming now!https://podcast.behindthetoolbelt.com