Editor’s Note

Editor’s Note

Authenticity is about staying true to oneself, being genuine and real. So, what does it mean to be an authentic leader?
 
People today are hungry for this authentic leadership. Today, people are looking for role models, for lessons to ponder, for truth as we see it within ourselves. And your everyday conversations give you the opportunity to find and project your own authentic self and turn others into followers. Judith Humphrey's article, Finding Your Authentic Voice As A Leader, talks about 6 ways to put your audience (and you) in touch with your true self.
 

Good leaders are hard to find, and great leaders are even more elusive. Whether there’s a team reporting to you or not, you have the ability to lift your level of respect with your peers while also improving your capacity for greater leadership opportunities. Read Elizabeth McCormick’s article, Lift Your Leadership, for top ten tips to enhance your own abilities as a leader.
 
The modern workplace is a rapidly changing environment and it doesn’t look like slowing down anytime soon. With advances in technology and many jobs being replaced by algorithmic computers and advances in robotics, effective leadership has never been more important. Effective leadership is choosing what will work best for everyone and everything involved. If the leaders in your workplace are just looking for how they can get the biggest piece of the pie in the shortest amount of time, what does this create for the future of your workplace? Read Gary Douglas’ article, Are You An Effective Leader? for more insights.
 
Connecting with the new workforce requires, as it always does, the ability to understand, empathize, and build a bridge. To know three leadership techniques to reach the younger workforce, read Skip Prichard’s article.
 
Heard about athletic leadership? Like top athletes, athletic leaders thrive in competition, push themselves and their organizations to the edge, and stay focused on the goal regardless of the external distractions. Athletic leaders demonstrate high levels of flexibility in goal setting, strategizing and organizing execution. To know how athletic CEOs have the same mindset as top competitors, read Stanislav Shekshnia’s article, Think Like An Athlete To Be A Better Leader.

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