Authenticity, Data & the Real Work of Leadership with Marla Albertie, PhD
From Teamwork Sandbox ™ by Yolanda Fraction
April 8, 2025 · 26 min · Season 3 · Episode 5
About this episode
This episode features a conversation with Marla Albertie, PhD about leading with intention and the balance between authenticity and professionalism in leadership.
In this episode of Teamwork Sandbox, I’m joined by author and industrial-organizational psychologist, Marla Albertie, PhD for a candid conversation on what it really means to lead with intention. We talk about the tension between showing up authentically and staying professional, how data can drive meaningful change (not just reporting), and what it takes to create workplaces where people feel seen—not just evaluated on their performance. We also get into the everyday challenges leaders face: navigating code-switching, building inclusive cultures, and supporting teams. We encourage leaders to be a relational leader versus a transactional leader, to show compassion and empathy to followers and inspire them to follow you on the leadership journey. This episode offers leaders at all levels a thoughtful, real-world take on leadership that respects both results and relationships. About Marla Albertie, PhD: Marla J. Albertie is a certified career, executive, and life coach with over 25 years of experience in business, coaching, and training. She is the founder of TruthSpeaksGroup LLC, a company dedicated to creating strategies for work-life harmony. Marla also leads I/O for Teens…
People in this episode
Guest: Marla Albertie Phd
Topics covered
- authenticity
- leadership
- data-driven change
- inclusive cultures
- relational leadership
Keywords
- industrial-organizational psychology
- work-life harmony
- compassion
- empathy
Mentioned in this episode
Products: TruthSpeaksGroup LLC, I/O for Teens Inc.
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