Authentic leadership
I talk a lot about authentic leadership and authentic happiness, but what is it?
Authenticity and happiness aren't buzzwords, they're vital to living a good life, even amidst the chaos!
What do I talk with leaders about when it comes to practising authenticity at work?
Step 1 - Acceptance. Of you and your people.
Step 2 - Open up. Talk. Communicate. Listen.
Step 3 - Express yourself. Let personalities and preferences shine.
Step 4 - Ask your heart. Balance with logic.
Step 5 - Be honest. It’s kinder.
Here's a little reminder which you can use to prompt yourself every day. Choose one thing at a time to create a habit from. Then it becomes part of your life and hey presto, you made good things happen!
As I say in my book, Free Happiness: the art and science of positivity, the aim isn’t to be perfect, it’s to be authentic.