The #1 Leadership Myth That's Holding You Back

"Great leaders are born, not made."

How many times have you heard this? It's a pervasive belief in business, and it's dead wrong.

Here's the truth: Leadership isn't about innate charisma or a larger-than-life personality. Rather, uniquely great leaders demonstrate self-awareness, empathy, and the willingness to grow.

In my 25+ years of leading organizations and coaching executives, I've seen countless "unlikely leaders" transform their organizations by focusing on one special thing:

Authentic connection.

They removed their professional masks. They dared to be authentic and transparent, even vulnerable. They prioritized understanding themselves and others with positive intent.

The results? Skyrocketing engagement. Innovative problem-solving. Dramatic increases in both productivity and job satisfaction.

Some of you are skeptical, I’m sure, while others are living this out. What do you think?

1?? What's one leadership myth you've had to unlearn?

2?? How has embracing vulnerability changed your leadership style?

3?? What's holding you back from being more authentic at work?

Share your experiences in the comments. Let's learn from each other and debunk these leadership myths together.

Remember: Your journey to becoming an extraordinary leader includes being extraordinarily human.

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