#319: How to be "authentic" in your leadership role.
The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley
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Show Notes
In this episode, Ben unpacks the concept of authentic leadership and simplifies it into practical action. Rather than trying to "bring your whole self to work," he suggests selectively bringing the most useful parts of yourself in a professional context.
He introduces the leadership shield exercise, where leaders define four "being" qualities they want to embody at work.
Ben also emphasises understanding personal values, developing self-awareness through feedback, and using 360 feedback processes to identify blind spots.
Authentic leadership, he argues, builds trust and reduces stress because you are not pretending to be someone else.
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