[...] I recently exposed my internal struggle with transparency in a post at Lead Change Group.   Sometimes the best debates start in our own hearts.  It turns out, that I am not alone in this personal wrestling match, as so many have shared in their tweets, scoops and comments. As leaders grow in responsibility, scope and scale, the issue of “transparency” becomes more significant.  Executives have insights into confidential strategy, complex nuances, and serious situations.  They also have large teams and a customer base watching every move.   It’s common practice for leaders to pull back more as they rise in the business, revealing less about themselves as humans.  Some chose to show up strong, serious and a bit mysterious.   They create professional distance to drive results.  On the other hand, there are also examples of leaders who chose to be more open, sharing more about themselves and why they do what they do. And so, I invite an expanded conversation.  What is the right level of transparency?  What are the pros and cons of being more closed or open?  Read more in The Transparency Debate:  How Much Should Leaders Share? [...]