Category Archives: Authenticity

The Great Communicator – Four Ways Ronald Reagan Built Trust

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

On Tuesday, November 6th, those of us in the United States get to participate in the great American experiment of democratic self-government when we go to the polls to cast our ballot in the presidential election. One of the key … Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Beliveability, Communication, Connectedness, Leadership, Loyalty, Servant Leadership, Trust, Values | 1 Comment

Navy SEALs, Fame and the Lure of Narcissism – A Cautionary Tale for Leaders

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

The publication this week of No Easy Day, a book written by former Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette (using the pseudonym Mark Owen) detailing his involvement in the killing of Osama bin Laden, offers a cautionary tale for leaders everywhere. How do … Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Culture, Ego, Ethics, Greed, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Narcissism, Values | 4 Comments

Are You Suffering From The Illusion of Transparency?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

If you google the phrase “transparency in business” you’ll get more than 61,200,000 results. Needless to say, it’s a hot topic in leadership and business circles. The global meltdown of trust in business, government, and other institutions over the last several years has … Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Transparency, Trust | 6 Comments

“Situational Crying” – An Effective Way to Build Trust?

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, made news recently when she admitted to crying at work during a speech at Harvard Business School. Sandberg said, I’ve cried at work.  I’ve told people I’ve cried at work. And it’s been … Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Emotions, EQ, Leadership, Relationships, Transparency, Trust, Vulnerability | 14 Comments