Truth Doesn't Travel Up: Trust but verify

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Management by Walking Around has often been touted as a critical activity to motivate your people and give them greater clarity. But we don’t often talk about how valuable it can be in helping you to get a handle on what’s happening below you. The concept of Management By Walking Around was pioneered almost a century ago, but it’s still as relevant today as it ever was. Your people need to see you; but it’s equally important that you see them . Truth doesn’t travel up. You have to actively pursue it. And, the higher up you go, the harder that is. In this episode, I give you 7 keys to successfully implementing a Management By Walking Around culture in your team. DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS EPISODE: YOUR 7 KEYS TO IMPLEMENTING A MANAGEMENT BY WALKING AROUND CULTURE Economist link: Leaving the Seat of Power Amazon link: In Search of Excellence Wikipedia link: Management By Wandering Around The HP Way The Hawthorne Effect Elton Mayo Leadership Beyond the Theory link: Leadership Beyond the Theory ———————— Have you taken our free Leadership Blindspot test ? In just 5 minutes you’ll uncover the hidden leadership habits holding you back.