Episode 34: Authentic Leadership
Today we are taking a shift from sales to talk about the importance of authentic leadership. “Authentic” has been a major buzzword and we’re here to give you the straight talk on what this means for you, your business, and your leadership style.
Basically, it’s all about being the real deal. We’re talking genuine, transparent, and ethical behavior. Authentic leaders strut their stuff with self-awareness and self-regulation, walking the talk and earning trust like a boss. They’re not afraid to show a little vulnerability (and Amanda will talk about how much she hates this), because they know it’s a sign of strength.
So that’s what we’re covering today, in a nutshell. Tune in as we take on Authentic Leadership!
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Finding ourselves in leadership roles
- Feeling like a leader
- Owning your leadership style
- The myth of leadership positions
- The overuse of “authenticity”
- Defining “authenticity”
- The dramatic shift in leadership styles
- The bulldozer leader
- Leading through a joint vision
- Understanding the journey
- It’s not about just one person
- Earning the position
- Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, self-regulation
- The importance of communication skills
- Positives and negatives of being vulnerable
- Empathizing without losing your leadership role
- Transparency coupled with vulnerability
- Using certain skillsets when needed
- What leadership isn’t
- Leadership is more than just owning a business
- Creating excitement and empowerment
- Why people stay and why they leave
- The importance of setting up foundations in company culture
- Alignment within the leadership team
- Knowing when to step back and step down
- Surviving as a leader
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