Connecting With Authenticity with Roxanne Derhodge

About this episode

Roxanne Derhodge discusses the true meaning of authenticity in leadership and the importance of self-awareness.

Connecting With Authenticity With Roxanne Derhodge We hear the word "authenticity" constantly in leadership circles, but what does it actually mean beyond just "removing the mask"? In this thought-provoking episode from the archive, Andy Lopata explores a radically different definition of authenticity with psychotherapist and author Roxanne Derhodge. Roxanne reveals that true authenticity doesn’t start with how you interact with others; it starts with how well you know yourself when no one else is looking. She argues that the ability to handle conflict, disagree agreeably, and navigate "hot button" topics without losing your cool is actually the highest form of authentic leadership. Discover why being authentic isn't an excuse for oversharing, how to strike the crucial balance between professional decorum and human connection and why the most powerful leadership test is how you treat people when nobody is watching. What You Will Learn From This Episode The Pillow Test: The ultimate test of authenticity isn't how you behave on a stage, but whether you are "good on the inside" when you lay your head on the pillow at night. The Hidden Source of Conflict: Why your visceral reaction…

People in this episode

Host: Andy Lopata

Guest: Roxanne Derhodge

Topics covered

• authenticity
• leadership
• self-awareness
• conflict resolution
• professional decorum
• human connection

Keywords

• authentic leadership
• self-knowledge
• conflict management
• professionalism
• communication skills

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