Here’s part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Katrina Rodriguez about Authentic Leadership. We dive into the real work of leading with self-awareness, transparency, and courage. We talk about: Building trust from day one Navigating vulnerability as a strength Coaching teams through complexity Living your leadership values even when it’s hard We both agree that leadership isn’t about being perfect. It is about being authentic, consistent, and committed to your and your team’s pro

A discussion about Authentic Leadership and how you can practice AL in everyday organizational life. Do you work with authentic leaders? Here’s how you can spot an authentic leader. An authentic leader is consistent. How a person ‘shows up’ in a meeting is the same person you interact with in your 1:1 meetings, in the hallway or outside of work. They are approachable and genuinely interested in others. You can trust that what they say, what they mean and that their decisions

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