Authentic Leaders Connect

Many leaders are unaware of how their lack of authenticity chips away at people, breeding dissatisfaction, distrust and disloyalty. Organizational effectiveness and productivity suffer when workers view leaders as inauthentic.

One out of three people distrusts his or her employer, according to the 2017 Edelman "Trust Barometer." Four out of five don't see authenticity in their leaders' performance. When only 20 percent of leaders come across as genuine, they risk handicapping their organizations with insufficient influence, poor worker engagement and, ultimately, disappointing corporate results.

People want to be led well. They want assurance that their best interests are important and that their future is in safe hands. They need to believe their leaders will make sound, effective decisions. Inauthentic leaders destroy employee confidence.

The Real Deal

Authenticity is an emotionally vital state of well-being for employees-one that heavily relies on a leader's consistent trueness, explains consultant Karissa Thacker in The Art of Authenticity (Wiley, 2016). The author suggests that leaders recognize this principle as irrefutable in order to enhance interdependence. The best leaders undergo continual self-assessment and improvement to convert habitual behaviors into authentic ones.
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Sincere leaders say what they mean and mean what they say, thus coming across as authentic. A genuine, relational approach to people shows them they're valued. When they see a leader who's interested in them, they'll reciprocate, thereby satisfying their need for security and value, while fueling engagement and productivity. A leader's vision is compelling under these conditions.

When leaders want to connect with people, it shows. Their actions draw people to them, and connections grow. Relationships ascend to the next level when you seek feedback from your staff, especially regarding how they're being managed. Your willingness to listen demonstrates an authentic sense of vulnerability that reveals courage, candor and caring.

...About Dr. Maynard Brusman

Dr. Maynard Brusman
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