People below me have directly told me I was wrong, recently and without fear.

I stay open to correction, especially when it stings.

I have created explicit channels for people to challenge my decisions.

I know my reaction to bad news determines whether I keep receiving it.

I test for honesty by inviting critique, not by assuming silence means agreement.

I don't punish the messenger, even subtly, when the message is unwelcome.

I actively wonder what my team is not telling me.

I understand that silence in meetings may mean fear, not consensus.

I have changed course based on a subordinate's warning.

The most junior people in my meetings speak candidly, not carefully.