The need for leaders to collaborate, be inclusive, and communicate openly is a foregone conclusion.

FORBES: Five Styles of Gen X Leaders: Which One Are You?

Be prepared to communicate openly and honestly when you meet with your mentor, but use discretion, i.e.

FORBES: Kick Start Your Job Search With A Mentor

Couples that communicate openly and honestly about finances should have no problem with maintaining a joint credit card.

FORBES: Stay at Home Moms Face Credit Card Challenges

Build an OI culture: You have to support and learn from failure, communicate openly (and often) to build trust, help your people understand the innovation process and consistently reward partnerships and results, not just patents.

FORBES: Lessons from 175 years of Innovation

In addition, employees said that believing in the ability of senior leadership to take their input, lead the company in the right direction and openly communicate the state of the organization is key in driving engagement.

FORBES: Study Explores Drivers of Employee Engagement