We live in a world where we must all bow at the altar of authenticity. But we are all many authenticities and none. How do you determine what to do authentically? Especially if you lead an organisation where your behaviour counts? Here’s a 4 level model that should help.
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Leaders beware the traps of authenticity
We live in a business culture that has made a God/dess of authenticity. Be authentic above all. But… if you lead a company, and especially if you’re a founder CEO where your word permeates the whole organisation, make sure you’re not being authentic to the wrong thing! I once delivered some group training where well […]
Do you recruit for cultural or values fit?
I’ve interviewed over 1000 people, and \*probably\* recruited over 500. I used to look for cultural fit when I was recruiting. I hear this a lot still. And it’s wrong. The right fit to look for, and the one I eventually learned to look for instead, is a values fit. Values are what matters – […]
The debate on remote vs on site has become as polarising political debate.
The debate on whether remote, in-person or hybrid is the future of work is an issue for town planners, not for CEOs. For us, the question is simply what tradeoffs are the right ones for our organisation and our teams.
BoP #001: Leadership, vulnerability, authenticity and imposter syndrome
Vulnerability, authenticity and imposter syndrome are often used as excuses to lead badly. In the first of 4 articles, here’s a low down on the expectations you need to live up to as leader.