Henna Inam, Wired For Authenticity: Seven Practices To Inspire, Adapt, & Lead Quotes
To return to our authenticity, we have to let go of all that we are not. We recognize and let go of the judgments, fears, and “shoulds” that keep us stuck.
Authentic leadership is about leading from the core of who we are to inspire each of us to our best contribution toward a shared mission.
To be effective, we have to slow down the speed of our thoughts and focus on managing our attention.
The real you focuses on goals that inspire you and doesn’t let “that’s just not me!” stand in the way.
To change any behavior we have to slow down and act intentionally rather than from habit and impulse.
Our imperfections are what create authentic connections with one another.
If we try to emulate the leadership style of others we perceive as successful, we end up being second-rate versions of someone else.
Authentic leadership is a whole body experience. Our bodies have a lot more to teach us about ourselves than our thoughts.
Authentic leadership is leading adaptively from your core, choosing who you’re most inspired to be to serve the greatest good in this moment.
Authenticity is our natural state of being. The authentic self is a state of being where we are centered, creative, adaptive, and inspired.
The struggle to live up to an “ideal image” of who we should be in order to feel safe misdirects and depletes our energy.
Authenticity is a choice we make about who we want to be that inspires our greater aliveness.
Authentic leadership is at the root of cultures of great innovation, engagement, outstanding client experiences, and growth.
Practice holding labels lightly as leaders so you have greater range in your behaviors and are more adaptable and effective in a greater range of situations.
Confused? Confusion is good. It’s an excellent place to learn something new from.
Being true to ourselves is about having courage to define our own version of what it is to live a successful life.
Our suppressing who we are to fit in is exhausting. It kills flow and creativity. It also prevents genuine connection with others.