Authentic Leadership: When Being Yourself Isn't Enough with Guest Wayne Pendle
December 11, 2024
"Just be yourself" might be the worst leadership advice you've ever gotten. (Ouch, right?)
This week, straight-shooting leadership expert Wayne Pendle joins us to blow up the myth that authenticity alone makes you a great leader. If you've ever wondered why "being yourself" isn't getting the results you want – or why your "authentic leadership style" might actually be holding your team back – this episode is your wake-up call.
The Hard Truth Bombs:
Why your "that's just who I am" excuse is killing your leadership potential
The uncomfortable reality about personality types and leadership success
How AI is making it way too easy to hide behind "authentic" behavior
What your team actually needs (hint: it's not your unfiltered authenticity)
The Bottom Line
Your authentic self is just the starting point. Real leadership happens when you stop using your personality as a crutch and start adapting to what your people actually need.
Tune in for:
*The moment Wayne realized being himself was hurting his team
*A brutally honest look at why some "authentic" leaders fail
*The simple behavior change that could save your leadership reputation
*Why AI might be enabling your worst leadership habits
*A 30-day challenge that will force you out of your comfort zone (in the best way)
Have questions, suggestions or just a great story to tell about some Leadership BS you have experienced? Let us know by
emailing us Today's Special Guest -
Wayne Pendle - Wayne Pendle, founder of Second Mile Consulting, isn't afraid to challenge the "just be yourself" leadership narrative. With years of experience transforming struggling leaders into effective ones, he brings hard-hitting insights about why authenticity without adaptation is a recipe for failure. Reach Wayne directly at [email protected]
The rest of the gang:
- Jeff Conroy - Organizational and Non-profit Expert, Motivational Speaker, Coach - Executive Leader | Difference Maker for nonprofits in strategic planning, operations, and fundraising and development. Owner/Founder of Conroy Leadership Consulting, LLC. Reach Jeff at [email protected] or 208-215-6285
- Geoff McLachlan - Motivational Speaker, Trainer and Coach, Bringing Fun Back Into the Workplace, Owner/Founder of Professionals At Play Reach Geoff directly at [email protected] or 509-869-4506
- Myra Hall - Individual and Team Coaching, Midlife Mentoring- Helping you identify and overcome the things that keep you from living and loving a life that counts. - Owner/Founder Waypoint Coaching Group Reach Myra at [email protected] or 765-623-9711
- Jeffrey Geier - Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Coach - Helping You Win in Work & Life Owner/Founder of Phoenix Coaching LLC Reach Jeffrey at [email protected] or 509-553-9248