The foundation of leadership is authenticity. Where is this leadership coming from? Is this an expression of ourselves deeply? Do these actions come from a place of core values or character? Or is it only from an external personality we’re created to “lead” and juggle responsibilities we’ve been asked to deal with.

Sometimes, because folks are asked to lead a group, they believe they must always have the answers. After all, it is thought that if limitations are revealed, they might be perceived as weak or incompetent. Ironically, this sets the stage for critical errors that may lead to crisis. To avoid this, it is crucial that individuals acknowledge mistakes and ask for help. Power lies not in being right, but in being authentic. As Socrates wrote in 400 BC, “Know thyself and thou shall know all the mysteries of the gods and of the universe…”