Follow your Heart with Humility<\/strong><\/p>\nAuthentic people always feel good about themselves. They live by their own standards and seem to choose and create contexts that fit their personal strengths.<\/p>\n
They follow their passion with humility. Humble leaders improve the performance of a company in the long run by creating more collaborative environments.<\/p>\n
They have a balanced view of themselves\u2014about both their virtues and shortcomings\u2014and have a strong appreciation for others\u2019 strengths and contributions.<\/p>\n
Happiness and humility is contagious. Humble leaders help those around them build their self-esteem, exceed expectations, and create a community that channels individual efforts into an organized group working for the good of the collective.<\/p>\n
Practice the Habit of Learning<\/strong><\/p>\nHow do leaders grow and still stay true to their authentic selves? Authentic leaders flourish after adversities, building resilience with a combination of optimism, positive relationships, and mental toughness.<\/p>\n
In this process of growth and learning, they become aware of what is really important in business and life. It is when facing crucible challenges that personal and professional growth becomes more noticeable.<\/p>\n
I shared with the Novartis group the story of Angel Ruiz, the CEO of Ericson in North America. Angel developed a leadership style based on moral values and an internal locus of control, which gave him extraordinary mental strength when faced with organizational challenges, such as downsizing. It was his mental strength that was critical in winning his battle with cancer and keeping him focused and optimistic.<\/p>\n
Live in Harmony with Others<\/strong><\/p>\nIn the end, the core challenge of authenticity is to realize one\u2019s inner desires, in harmony with others.<\/p>\n
Leadership scholars have spent a great deal of time studying authentic leaders, for the simple reason that they have moral standards and values that emphasize the collective interest of their groups or organizations within a greater society.<\/p>\n
These values are known as \u201cself-transcendent\u201d and include the values of benevolence (concern for immediate others) and universalism (concern for the welfare of all people). PERI is a great example of an authentic organization. One of the world\u00b4s largest manufacturers of formwork and scaffolding, PERI illustrates how leader\u00b4s authenticity can help spread values throughout an organization worldwide, creating an identity in the process.<\/p>\n
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Follow your Heart with Humility<\/strong><\/p>\n