The Authenticity Trap

13/08/2025 9 min Episodio 225
The Authenticity Trap

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Episode Synopsis

Intro: The myth of authenticity and why it’s misunderstood in leadershipPersonal Story: How Allison’s “authentic” leadership nearly derailed her teamKey Idea: Authenticity without context = emotional self-indulgenceMain Concept: Contextual Leadership—choosing which true version of yourself best serves the momentThree Strategies:Situation Assessment: Ask what the moment requiresLeadership Wardrobe: Build and switch between 5 intentional leadership modesAuthenticity Audit: Who are you really serving when you're “being yourself”?Case Study: Coaching a CEO through personal challenges without destabilizing his teamChallenge for Listeners: Try the Situation Assessment in 3 real-life interactions this weekKey Takeaway: Great leaders aren’t emotionally consistent—they’re contextually brilliant🔗 Learn more at DeliberateDirections.com