Advisory Board March 7, 2024
Writing for the Harvard Business Review, Liz Fosslien, a member of the leadership team of Atlassian’s Team Anywhere, outlines five ways leaders often miscommunicate during times of uncertainty and what they should do instead.
Infographic: How to turn uncertainty to your advantage
1. Leaders only showcase success
When tensions are high, it’s tempting to help your team feel better by showcasing their achievements. But only focusing on outcomes can send the message that the only way to succeed is to never make mistakes, Fosslien writes. That means that when people in your organization hit bumps in the road, they’re more likely to assume they’re the only ones feeling low and will be less likely to reach out for help.
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