The 132-Million-Hit Lie About Authentic Leadership (And What Executive Presence Actually Requires)
Google “how to be an authentic leader.” Go ahead. I’ll wait. As you can see from my screenshot yesterday, you’ll get more than 132 million hits. 132 million. Let that sink in. 132 million lists, PDFs, frameworks, videos, etc. “10 Ways to Be More Vulnerable.” “37 Traits of Authentic Leadership.” “Be Approachable.” “Lean In.” “Share Your Story.” In less than a second. And I sat there thinking: If authenticity requires 132 million answers, we've already lost the plot. Authenticity is not...
