Can authentic leadership be cultivated, or is it an inherent trait? Drawing from extensive research, Nithya Ramaswamy and the TLE team delves into the transformative potential of actor-based simulations as a learning method in leadership development. This podcast explores how realistic scenarios, reflective practices, and targeted team-based dialogue can evoke cognitive processes, enabling leaders to practice authenticity in real-world contexts. Discover how actor-based simulations serve as a powerful vehicle for developing self-awareness, ethical decision-making, and adaptive leadership – essential qualities for navigating today’s business landscape. Join us as the TLE team share their insights on this topic, where authentic leadership is seen as a vital competency of leaders in the new world of work.