Have you ever encountered a “Watch Me Swim” leader? This is the person who insists on letting you know about every accomplishment they’ve achieved, no matter how small or insignificant. The attitude is very similar to the child splashing around the swimming pool, desperate for the grown-ups to notice their aquatic abilities. For children in…
3 Times When Saying, “I Don’t Know” Is A Terrible Leadership Response
When a leader responds to a question by saying, “I don’t know”, it can reveal transparency and authenticity. But sometimes, “I don’t know” is the very worst thing you could say as a leader. Increasingly, leaders are being coached that “It’s okay to say ‘I don’t know’”. This is a largely positive trend and, in…
How To Grow As An Authentic Leader By Overcoming The Trouble With Titles
If you rely on your title to establish your influence, you can be in for big trouble. Because your title can actually work against your efforts to be an authentic leader. The reality is, often having an impressive title can diminish your ability to lead effectively. Here are 3 occasions when you can run smack…
3 Important Components to Authentic Leadership
No word has created more buzz in leadership circles in recent years than the word “authenticity.” Everyone talks about being an authentic leader. Everyone wants to be an authentic leader. The problem is, it can be hard to nail down a workable definition for what it means to truly be authentic. But a recent, somewhat…
5 Easy Steps to Becoming an Inauthentic Communicator
Authenticity is one of the most important lenses through which your congregation filters what happens when you communicate. But actually being authentic in your communication isn’t always easy. It requires the effort and discipline to be yourself. On the other hand, being inauthentic when you communicate is actually…
