“I don't think people are skeptical. I think people appreciate the authenticity, actually. I think people are looking for authentic leaders these days and being yourself.” PeopleThinkingLeaderAppreciateAuthenticityThese DaysBeing YourselfSkeptical Author:Mark T Bertolini
“There is no such thing as a secret among our leaders; communication is very open and honest, and if it's not, then it can become seemingly brutal. You've heard my arguments for love, friends, and authenticity, but there are the deceivers, the manipulators, the control freaks, and the self-appointed teachers in the Body who would love to use our system for their own selfish purposes. We all know the realities of the old sin nature.” IfsKnowsSelfUseBodyRealityPurposeSinSecretLeaderTeacherHeardHonestCommunicationArgumentSelfishAuthenticityFreakBrutalControl FreakDeceiverManipulator Author:Ted Haggard
“Authenticity is about imperfection. And authenticity is a very human quality. To be authentic is to be at peace with your imperfections. The great leaders are not the strongest, they are the ones who are honest about their weaknesses. The great leaders are not the smartest; they are the ones who admit how much they don't know. The great leaders can't do everything; they are the ones who look to others to help them. Great leaders don't see themselves as great; they see themselves as human.” KnowsHumansLooksHelpingQualityLeaderHonestWeaknessAuthenticityStrongestImperfectionGreat LeaderHuman Qualities Author:Simon Sinek
“Leaders goal: Don't be afraid of vulnerability & transparency, (without being pitiful). People respond to authenticity.” PeopleGoalLeaderAuthenticityVulnerabilityTransparencyPitiful Author:Brian Houston
“Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.” ShouldLeaderPerfectionStriveAuthenticityPowerful WomenTrue LeaderTrue LeadershipWoman LeaderWomen Leadership Book:Lean In for Graduates Source: Lean In for Graduates
“An honorable leader must demonstrate a willingness to reveal his or her 'inner self' to their team. It builds trust and trust is essential. It's also a sign of strength and authenticity, and people are attracted to those who are 'real' and authentic.” PeopleRealSelfLeaderTeamEssentialsAuthenticityWillingnessHonorableInner Self Author:Leon F. "Lee" Ellis
“Authenticity and knowing who you are is fundamental to being an effective and long-standing leader.” LongLeaderKnowingStandingFundamentalsWho You AreAuthenticityKnowing Who You Are Author:Ann M. Fudge