Practice radical genuineness
Lastly, the secret sauce to cutting through workplace stress and disconnection? Radical genuineness. Petri Kajonius calls for leaders to ditch the façades, embrace authenticity, and connect with their teams on a human level.
- Too many leaders waste energy trying to conform to norms and maintain a perfect image instead of genuinely seeing their employees. If leaders could lower their guards and stop pretending to be superhuman, that energy could be redirected into building trust and fostering connection.
Radical genuineness, or striving towards your comfort of authenticity, is about showing up as you are, imperfections and all, and encouraging others to do the same. It’s not just liberating – it’s transformative. Leaders who lead with authenticity create environments where teams feel seen, heard, and valued. The result? Stronger relationships, deeper trust, and a workplace culture that thrives on real connection. It’s time to stop posturing and start connecting – because authenticity isn’t just refreshing; it’s the foundation of resilience.