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Excelling as an authentic leader

Excelling as an authentic leader

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Excelling as an authentic leader

- We've all heard the word authentic, but what does it mean to be an authentic leader? In this lesson, I'm going to present ways that you can demonstrate your authenticity to lead in unpredictable times. To engender openness and understanding among your remote team. First, it's important to be your true self. An authentic leader brings their true self into the workplace to foster engagement. By true self, I mean authentic leaders are genuine and vulnerable. They know their strengths and weaknesses. Their actions are aligned with their beliefs and values. Think about a time when you listen to someone who you deciphered in authenticity in their words, body language or actions. Most likely, you did not trust this individual. Know that others are valuating you with the same criteria you use to determine whether that person was authentic or not. In a remote environment, there's less cues for your employees to pick up on.…

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