Leaders will still go through the ranks demanding more detailed information. Often, this is perceived as a lack of trust, and often it is, but there’s usually something more there. In every organization where I’ve seen leaders operate this way, the story is not complete. Typically, there’s a lack of alignment, and the goals of the team do not line up to an overall vision and strategy of the company. This Alignment Gap is what truly causes the demand for more and more information.
