The Key to Authentic Leadership
I once worked for a boss nicknamed ‘Voldemort’ because their leadership style was rooted in fear. Several leaders burned out, and one even ended up in the ER, fearing they were having a heart attack, but it was stress. After I left, I vowed never again to work in a toxic environment or for a toxic boss. Leadership is a privilege and vowed to be the change I wanted to see. My goal was to be the kind of leader whose influence leaves an impression. My purpose? To transform lives, one journey at a time.
Be Self Aware
Authentic leaders regularly reflect on themselves, striving to remain deeply self-aware. They know their strengths and weaknesses; they know they are not perfect and lead by example by being serial learners who look to improve themselves daily. I spend 5-10% of my earnings annually on personal, professional development and coaching. And yes, that is in addition to my company stipend. How can you expect your team to grow if you are not growing too?
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