{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lead From Here","title":"The Trap of Transparency - Episode 126","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":258,"description":"Transparency can backfire. Here's how to know when honesty helps - and when it makes everything worse.Everyone tells leaders to be transparent. But there's a line between building trust and creating anxiety, and most leaders don't know where it is.In this episode, I break down the transparency trap - why oversharing often serves you more than your team, and how to be honest without dumping chaos on people who can't do anything about it.I cover:- Why transparency isn't telling your team everything you know- The difference between honesty and premature disclosure- How oversharing makes you feel better while making them feel worse- The one question to ask before sharing anything- Why withholding information isn't always lying- What selectively transparent leadership actually looks likeIf you've ever wondered how much to share with your team - this one's for you.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZfSQWfobNBXrRLgDpS7_0phzdnZk-4P0OmS6YX-0JM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZjEx/OTFiNjA1OWQ4MzFl/OWY5MjQxMmYzNGNk/NmU5Mi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}