Quick Break: 2 articles & 2 videos on leadership, management, and authenticity

I am traveling this week and didn't manage to finish my next deep-dive on Strategy Safari in time for the blog publication. But don't you worry, dear Reader, I have something for you this week that will sweeten the wait and my poor blog management skills (it's a learning curve). 2 Articles 2 Read Henry… Continue reading Quick Break: 2 articles & 2 videos on leadership, management, and authenticity

Book Review: “Authentic: How To Be Yourself & Why It Matters”

This isn't a book on management and leadership. But as we see a rise in demand for authenticity in leaders and managers, this is a wonderful book to start with. Authenticity is a journey, not a destination - and this book is definitely worth being on your bookshelf and revisited occasionally.

Concluding “Authentic”: Heal The Space Around You

“With a controlling personality [Edwina] was unsuited to a recent promotion, which put her in a leadership position. While new to the role and learning the ropes she made many mistakes. Those around her experienced her as manipulative and bullying and began to react defensively. In turn, Edwina herself experienced their reactions as offensive and… Continue reading Concluding “Authentic”: Heal The Space Around You

“Authentic” Deep Dive: 3 Exercises to Deepen Your Authenticity

My first version of the headline was “3 exercises to BOOST your authenticity”. Although catchy and enticing, it made me uncomfortable. Authenticity is not a skill, after all. It does not grow – it deepens. And here are a few exercises that prove just that.

Introducing “Authentic”: What will you regret in the end of your life?

In February 2019 my father was diagnosed with leukemia. Back then my parents lived in Israel and when I visited them in March, thanks to the exceptional Israeli oncology treatment, my Dad looked like he was going to be well in just a few months. I was quite lost at the time. My job seemed… Continue reading Introducing “Authentic”: What will you regret in the end of your life?