There is a myth that authority and leadership looks and sounds a certain way. Traditionally, this has been the expected look and voice pattern of a white, well-educated male. And, as a society, we've insidiously allowed that strangely ingrained falsehood to remain and grow deep roots. But it's completely false.

Leadership does not have a specific look nor sound. Rather, it has characteristics. First of all, authority does not automatically equal leadership. One can have authority but not really be a leader or one can have and be both. Secondly, leadership isn't telling other people what to do. That is authority. Leadership is so much more. Let's talk about these important distinctions.

"What if it isn't authoritarian approach? 'Do what I say'. What if it's more, 'Hey, I'm doing this thing… Do you wanna come?... What if your primary role was the nurturing of and development of the future that you imagine?" – Kris Plachy

What You'll Learn

• Traditional look of authority
• Authority isn't automatically leadership
• Analyzing what we've known
• Leading with your voice
• Presence not authoritarian
• Production of fear isn't leadership

Contact Info and Recommended Resources

• Book: Permission To Speak: How To Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting With You by Samara Bay
• Recommended episodes that pair well with this one:
  • EPISODE 100: HOW TO LEAD
  • SEASON 6 EPISODE 7: WHY FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS STRUGGLE WITH SUPPORT

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