Comments on: 5 Foundations of a CLEAR Leadership Style: How to be Transparent

By: Grace Under Pressure « Leading Space

Grace Under Pressure « Leading Space — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:53:52 +0000

[...] Twitter during a quiet moment, I encountered a tweet from @SusanZelanski regarding her latest post (5 Foundations of a CLEAR Leadership Style: How to be Transparent). Well, THAT sure caught my eye because I’ve been working on transparency as a leader, so I [...]

By: 3 Things Leaders Don’t Do and Should | Susan Zelinski

3 Things Leaders Don’t Do and Should | Susan Zelinski — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:33:09 +0000

[...] transparent and call out the risks and mitigants to the strategy’s success up [...]

By: Susan Zelinski

Susan Zelinski — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:39:51 +0000

SF, Thanks for your feedback. I’m happy to hear you connect with my writing. I am quite passionate about this topic and feel it is one of the keys to great leadership and to personal peace and integrity.

Eric, your illustration is wonderful! Transparency has much to do with “walking your talk”! Thanks for sharing!

By: eric

eric — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:25:29 +0000

Wonderful and clear!
Here’s my illustrated version:

http://tinyurl.com/ajkkdg

Eric

By: SF Sutcliffe

SF Sutcliffe — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:07:49 +0000

Susan, I am inspired by how you write.. This article is a fabulous, incredibly “clear” and most engaging and most relevant article and certainly food for thought *smile* I hope it is read and heard by as many people as possible!

By: Jill Phlegar

Jill Phlegar — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:24:17 +0000

Wonderful article Susan. Maybe there should be a large mirror in the corner office so one doesn’t forget who they are when we get there.

By: Susan Zelinski

Susan Zelinski — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:48:21 +0000

And Cassie, thank you for your comments. Glad you think it’s important to live by those principles. And your “Hooray for Hannah” site is awesome! Love you!

By: Susan Zelinski

Susan Zelinski — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:44:13 +0000

Thanks for the engaging comments!

Sometimes the simplest concepts are the most effective. They can also sometimes prove to be the most challenging to implement. Practice and forgiveness help!

I wholeheartedly agree that it’s critical for leaders to know themselves to determine if they’re aligned with the values of their organization. The fit of self to culture is often overlooked when the lure of the coveted position or the corner office is presented.

By: Cassie Davis

Cassie Davis — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:11:52 +0000

I love the article! I think It’s all true!

P.S I’m you’re daughter!! P.P.S I can’t wait for milkshakes tonight!!

By: Kim Freedman

Kim Freedman — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:14:56 +0000

Susan, thanks for this insightful post. Shakespeare was right on. It should be easy to be yourself. However, it will never be easy when a leader’s authentic self is not aligned with the corporate culture. It’s like wearing a suit that’s too small – forced, tight, and really uncomfortable.