Prove to your reports that you are willing (and able) to take a bullet for them.

If you have direct reports for whom you would not take a bullet, you shouldn't have them working for you!

Selling out your underlings is a great way to garner major negative points. People pay attention, and if they see you passing the buck, avoiding clear responsibility, you will have earned the same from your reports.

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