Fred Wilson (a VC) nailed it below. His advice on how you absolutely need to find people (preferably your team) to be completely honest with and rely on is how great teams and companies are made. The resulting loyalty created and the amazing abilities of all team members to go above and beyond is the secret sauce of a great culture.
Link: A VC: VC Cliche of the Week.
A CEO/founder must surround themselves with people who they like, trust, and can lower their guard with. The best leaders have a "kitchen cabinet" of people they can be completely honest with and who they rely on for advice, counsel, and support. It is tricky to provide that back to the same people who are providing it to you, but you must try to make it happen.
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