Introduce yourself; offer your educational and professional background as well as any other interesting things you care to share. Next, offer your perspective on transparency. In their book Trust and Betrayal in the Workplace, Reina and Reina suggest that “some leaders assume that they are obligated to tell employees only what they specifically need to do their job. This couldn't be further from the truth” (p. 37).
Discuss what you believe the meaning of this statement is. Why might leaders provide information about their activities and decision making, even when employees may not be directly affected? Do you support this notion? Explain why or why not.