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Authentic Leadership (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
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Authentic Leadership (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

by Harvard Business Review, Bill George, Herminia Ibarra, Rob Goffee, Gareth Jones
November 2017
Beginner content levelBeginner
160 pages
1h 34m
English
Harvard Business Review Press
Audiobook available
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The Authenticity Paradox

By Herminia Ibarra

Authenticity has become the gold standard for leadership. But a simplistic understanding of what it means can hinder your growth and limit your impact.

Consider Cynthia, a general manager in a health care organization. Her promotion into that role increased her direct reports tenfold and expanded the range of businesses she oversaw—and she felt a little shaky about making such a big leap. A strong believer in transparent, collaborative leadership, she bared her soul to her new employees: “I want to do this job,” she said, “but it’s scary, and I need your help.” Her candor backfired; she lost credibility with people who wanted and needed a confident leader to take charge.

Or take George, a Malaysian ...

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ISBN: 9781633693920