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The Transparency Edge by Barbara Pagano and Elizabeth Pagano

Book Abstract

MAIN IDEA

In the wake of numerous high-profile business and accounting disasters, transparency – a “what-you-see-is-what-you-get”code of conduct and leadership style – delivers clear and compelling business advantages. Specifically, a transparent management style:

1. Increases your company’s credibility in the marketplace and amongst the pool of potential employees.
2. Builds loyalty, especially amongst those who have to report directly to business managers who operate in a transparent manner.
3. Helps you gain the trust and confidence of your superiors.

Successful transparency in business, however, doesn’t mean to simply “let it all hang out”. Rather, a survey of more than 2,300 executives in a number of industries highlighted nine key behaviors which determine the level of credibility in leaders:

About the Author

BARBARA PAGANO is the founder and president of her own consulting firm, Executive Pathways. She has personally coached more than 3,000 senior leaders and business owners on business credibility. She has also carried out an extensive research project with corporate leaders which has assisted many to better align their behaviors with their corporate values.

ELIZABETH PAGANO also works at the same consulting firm. She specializes in assisting middle management. Previously, Elizabeth Pagano was an award-winning business reporter and columnist for a daily newspaper and numerous other publications.

The Web site for this book is at www.transparencyedge.com.

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Summary of The Transparency Edge (Barbara Pagano and Elizabeth Pagano)

1. Visibly demonstrate through your actions and decisions you are unerringly honest

If you’re credible, people will never question what you tell them. They will naturally and automatically anticipate that you’ll tell them the true facts in any and all situations. This is a challenge because often, you as a leader will be aware of information the rank-and-file employees don’t know about. If pressed or prodded, you may need to be evasive or vague which is not good for building relationships.

To come across as more open and honest with your co-workers or direct reports: