Like it or not, when you enter leadership roles, your words have weight. Something that has seemed like harmless venting in the past now has the potential to create large rifts in your organization. Acknowledging issues is important, but even the slightest misstep can demoralize people. Be careful with your words. Be careful when representing yourself as the only person who can guide your team. Be careful to give credit when it’s due. Be careful to celebrate successes and be sober (but strategic) when talking about problems, without blame.
