An authentic leader possesses self-awareness This is the first step to authentic leadership. You have to know who you are and what is important to you to be true to yourself. This may sound easy, but ...

From the beginning, this blog has aimed at showing the benefits of understanding self-esteem as a relationship between competence and worthiness. One “feels good by doing good,” as I like to say (Mruk ...

“New year, new me” is a common trope around this time of year. A new year is a fresh start; an opportunity for reinvention. And for leaders, there’s no shortage of advice on what to “be” to drive ...

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 is one that’s seen an uptick in searches this year. The reason? In today’s digital world, it’s harder than ever to tell what’s real. Which word did they ...

Andre Shojaie is CEO at HumanLearn and a successful entrepreneur & coach helping individuals and organizations perform in a changing world. The landscape of leadership has evolved significantly over ...

I struggled to be what people call ‘authentic’ for a long time because I didn’t know who I was, nor did I often trust who I was. I was in my head, second-guessing my decisions and behaviors. This came ...

Being your authentic self — being true to who you really are — is often cited as one of the most important aspects of living a well-balanced life. But the desire to fit in with the group or to avoid ...

Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being: Part V – The Sources of Self-Esteem As discussed earlier, authentic self-esteem is the result of a balanced relationship between two factors, namely, competence ...