If You Don't Defend Your People
- Gifford Thomas
- Apr 3
- 1 min read
One of the most defining tests of a true leader happens behind closed doors when the "blame game" begins.
If you don’t defend your people, you don’t belong in leadership.
Leadership is a service obligation, not a seat of convenience. When a project fails or a mistake occurs, a "manager" looks for a scapegoat to protect their own standing. A leader steps forward to take the heat, providing the Psychological Safety their team needs to innovate without fear.
When you fail to advocate for your team against unfair criticism or unrealistic demands, you destroy trust—the only currency that matters.
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