What is Your Leadership Shadow?
01
Jul 2011
As a leader you are under observation 90% of the time. It’s hard to fake it consistently for such lengthy periods of time. That doesn’t stop many charlatans from trying!
It is far easier to be authentically yourself and remember people absorb HOW you are being with them, not WHAT you are saying to them. You “emotionally leak” unintentionally and that has a direct impact on your trustworthiness.
Brain research has shown that within 5 milliseconds of meeting another person you pick up their emotional mood and contagion. The shadow you cast a s a leader is a long one!
Best you make it a positive experience. Choose your thoughts, which directly effects your feelings and so in turn your behaviour and hence your destiny.
Warm regards. Jonathan
Other Articles
Are you “Leading on Purpose?” Why should anybody follow you? Do you create meaning for the work they do?
February 07, 2010
The finest leaders have a very clear set of values and beliefs and principles by which they lived their lives and lead others. Such clarity is very attractive to follows and creates a powerful sense…

My interview with CEO & Storyteller, Graham Brown
May 11, 2022
Every week, as part of my Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks podcast series, I speak with a different guest who offers their insightful wisdom about all things leadership. This series is…
How Much is Enough?
April 19, 2010
The Goldman Sachs potential scandle raises the question of corporate greed again and just how much profit is enough. How much do you think is enough for you?