Authentic Leadership Model and Formula
Today on the video I share with you the crux of The Crucible's Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity. In this episode, I break down the Authentic Leadership Model (ALM) and the Authentic Leadership Formula. These are the cornerstones of the book.
At first, I discuss the role that the crucible plays in developing a leaders self-awareness. That is only the start, as once we embrace the crucible moment, we are able to deepen and strengthen our self-awareness leading to a more compassionate behavior. Once a leader begins to act more compassionately they are able to create and support a compassionate culture.
Going back to the crucible, it becomes the catalyst for developing integrity and relatableness (or valuing relationships). It is when a leader decides that having the honest, transparent conversation is more important than telling half-truths. Often we minimize the full brunt of feedback because we fear the impact on the other person. However, in reality, if you are providing feedback in a healthy manner, you are doing the other person a favor in the long-run. Not saying it is easy.
Relatableness is a philosophy that leaders embrace. This philosophy is a defining characteristic of an Authentic Leader. It is the ability to create micro-moments of meaning that had a significant impact on the culture of an organization.
Finally, what brought the whole model together was the idea that a leader held a learning mindset. It is only when a leader embraces learning that they are able to strengthen their compassion, live with more integrity, cherish relationships and deepen their self-awareness.
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