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Keys to Authentic Leadership: Staying True to Your Team and Values

In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, Chetan Kharod, and JR Pickett discuss the importance of authentic leadership. They explore what it means to be genuine as a leader, emphasizing actions aligning with stated values, the necessity of vulnerability, and building trust within a team. They share personal stories and insights on the challenges and rewards of authentic leadership, including handling mistakes, showing compassion, and maintaining consistency. The hosts also discuss the significance of emotional contagion and balancing the needs of the individual with the team's overall well-being. Recommendations for related leadership books and resources wrap up the episode.

00:00 Introduction to STAT Leadership
00:10 Meet the Hosts
00:28 Defining Authentic Leadership
01:11 The Importance of Authenticity
03:59 Consistency and Vulnerability in Leadership
06:19 Balancing Compassion and Discipline
12:30 Loyalty to Your Team
22:46 Emotional Contagion and Positivity
24:57 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

Referenced in this episode:
The Go Giver by Bob Burg and David Mann https://a.co/d/cyvf0A8

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont https://a.co/d/7quU8UR

The Human Factors Assessment and Classification System https://www.safety.af.mil/Divisions/Human-Performance-Division/HFACS/