One of the clearest indicators of organizational maturity. Can the company tell the truth internally before the market forces it externally?Most long-term problems begin as short-term avoidance.And people notice sooner than leadership thinks.

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In my experience, it's the tone at the top. If you are not on board with a bad idea (often CEO's pet project or just bad judgment) you are not a "team player", so everyone is terrified to tell the truth.

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