Communication can't always follow the top-down model. With the fluidity of information in business today, leaders need to be masterful listeners; they need to be able to receive as well as send.
Joseph BadaraccoHoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power. If you know something important, the way to get power is by sharing it.
Joseph BadaraccoDon't assume that your personal moral compass, however admirable it may be, will always give you the right answer to complicated questions that require in-depth analysis.
Joseph BadaraccoDon't throw up your hands or abandon your values when you run into political difficulties. Stop, get a sense of the political terrain, and experiment with some ways to move cautiously forward.
Joseph Badaracco