In our article on the value in being an authentic leader, we unpacked the challenges we face in discovering our authenticity. We also explored the value and benefit of being authentic as it supports us to step into our courage and purpose. Leoni Coetzee (Director of RainTree Business Coaching) and Kevin Britz (Leadership by Design) took the conversation further.
Authenticity is a term bandied about as though we all understand who we are and what our “authentic selves” stands for and believes in. When I began to explore what authenticity means, this definition by Mind Tools made sense to me: “authenticity means you’re true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure that you’re under to act otherwise. You’re honest with yourself and with others, and you take responsibility for your mistakes. Your values, ideals, and actions align”. Raintree’s latest article talks about “ The value in being an authentic leader”