I consider people's emotional reactions before I deliver difficult messages.

I am aware of the asymmetry of power: my words carry more weight than I intend.

I show up personally when people on my team face crises.

I have asked people how they experienced my leadership during hard times, and listened without defending.

I treat exits and demotions with the same dignity as promotions.

People leave interactions with me feeling respected, even when the message was hard.

I remember and follow up on personal situations my team members share with me.

I never use my position to belittle, embarrass, or intimidate.

I pay attention to how my mood affects the room when I enter it.

I make deposits of care and support before I need to make withdrawals of hard feedback.