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Authenticity
Leadership manifests itself in many ways. There are endless flavors of leadership, and leadership is generally tailored to the unique personality of the person leading.
If I had to pick two leadership styles that have inspired me, it'd be that of Kobe and Ted Lasso.
Kobe - leading through a ruthless pursuit of excellence through hard work
Ted Lasso - leadership through optimism and positivity
Two totally different styles.
But the thing that connects them is the extreme version of their leadership style.
Kobe and Ted Lasso are extreme in how they lead.
Authenticity is the centerpiece to how I lead.
I'm keen to pursue an extreme version of authentic, because I feel it's tailored to my unique personality.
I want to show people that --
You can succeed being the truest version of yourself. I want to be the proof in the pudding.
You can show your flaws, that's honest. We are all flawed.
You can be weird, that's cool. Most of us are weirder than we let out.
You can brag, that shows passion. I love it.
I don't need everyone to subscribe to being authentic. It isn't for everyone, but most people I interact with appreciate that about me.
I want to approach authentic with an extreme lean. It's how I can leave my mark. I want that to be my seed of influence. An injection of raw, positive, and refreshing energy into the world. Even with a small sphere of influence, I believe I am making an impact by how I approach it. I feel good about that.
This bridges to how I do my job. My job is about relationships. Authenticity front and center.
I want you to know who I am as a person. That's the source of quality relationships. Internal or external, inside or outside of work, you get me.
I'm emotional. I'm passionate. It works in my favor. It also works to my detriment. I'm good with that.
Let me tell you about my weekend.
What do you do for fun? There's very likely a connection point, let's find it!
Why isn't my shirt on? It's hot out!
I want to be your friend.
We will have more fun working if it's bigger than work. Winning together. As friends.