Can you be an authentic leader and still drive top performance? Host Bernie Borges explains five ways to lead with authenticity to achieve fulfilled leadership, and performance results.
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🗝️ Here are 3 key takeaways on leading with authenticity:
1️⃣ Know and live your values: Document your core values and make decisions that reflect them. Consistency in values builds trust, inspires teams, and provides a foundation for both fulfillment and results.
2️⃣ Lead with head and heart: Go beyond the surface and build real connections. Recognize your team's humanity, invite genuine conversations, and be present for your people, not just in a performative leadership role.
3️⃣ Embrace openness and accountability: Share failures and lessons learned. Take ownership when things don’t go as planned and engage your team in honest discussions about how to improve, demonstrating that authenticity isn’t about perfection.
Main takeaway:Authentic leadership is the gateway to both fulfilled teams and strong performance. Leading with presence, openness, and genuine care creates trust and inspires people to do their best work.
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