Modern leaders focus on authenticity.
While old school managers are too busy obsessing about not looking weak.
But, you can be a strong, authentic leader and:
- Not have all the answers
- Ask “silly” questions
- Find work hard
- Experience mental health issues
- Feel and express love for your work and team
- Make mistakes
- Admit you were wrong and apologise
- Talk about your emotions
- Be caring
- Trust others
- Smile, laugh and cry
- Ask others what they need
- Ask for what you need
- Ask for feedback on how you can improve
- See a coach and/or therapist
- Take sick leave
- Talk about your life outside of work
- Prioritise work life balance
- Have insecurities
- Say work isn’t the most important thing in your life
Modern leadership sees authenticity as the key to connection.
And connection as a key lever of leadership.
