What you tolerate in silence is what you teach your team to accept.

It has been said, “what you permit, you promote.” As a leader, you make many statements and give direction throughout your day. Employees also pay attention to what you do not say, and especially what you seem to avoid, ignore, and let happen. This can erode trust, alignment, and your leadership effectiveness. You may not feel the pain in the short term, but the long term impacts will be tremendously more painful.