You can't rub the stripes off the tiger or the dots off the leopard no matter how hard you try. You are who you are. However, your authentic leadership style might not be effective in some situations. A strength overused can become a weakness. One style of managing and leading others does not fit all. The key to working with others is to communicate and interact with them the way they like. You don't have to change your authentic self - just modify your approach. Listen to my podcast and find out how DISC can help you and your management team manage and lead others more effectively regardless of gender or generation.