The currency of authentic leadership is transparency.

Confidence increases in proportion to lack of fear.

Authentic leaders do not seek failures, but expect them.

The fact that a difficult conversation has happened creates a pivot point for positive change.

Don’t waste precious time focusing on anxiety, rather work on what is in your control to reduce anxiety.

When pink slip fears are running rampant, don’t wait for bad news to start communicating.

Authentic leadership addresses and diverts fear for the benefit of others.

Be the chief repeating officer. Keep articulating goals, objectives, mission, etc. If you don’t no one else will

Trials provide ample opportunity for learning and character development.

Focus on supporting your wheel (people) and it will turn without prodding.

Best practice as a leader is to review the facts as a team, take all of the input available, and make a decision.

As leaders there is no question we must face employee fear, and we must not forget that there is a human being behind it.