Leaders are exhausted from a job they're not actually doing. They're exhausted from the performance of doing it. The mask, the armor, the carefully calibrated version of themselves they put on every morning before walking into the office.
In this solo episode, Jon breaks down what leadership theater is costing you, your team, and your family. Why most leaders are running on imposter syndrome and don't know it. What happens when you finally drop the armor. And five honest questions to ask yourself this week to start dismantling the mask.
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Timestamps:
(00:01) The Mask of Leadership: Authenticity in the Workplace
(02:21) "Leadership Without the Mask: Embracing Authenticity"
(07:29) Cultivating Authentic Leadership: Steps to Building Trust and Real Connections
(10:05) "Embracing Authentic Leadership: Five Questions for Self-Reflection"
(13:53) Embracing Authentic Leadership
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