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Silence Breeds Rumors. Clarity Builds Trust.
Silence breeds rumors. Clarity builds trust. When leaders hold back during tough financial seasons, employees fill the gaps - usually with a darker story than reality. In this post, I share why steady financial transparency pays off in trust, engagement, and retention, plus scripts you can use right now to communicate clearly without oversharing.