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Leaders often assume that revealing a painful setback makes them appear more authentic to their employees. New research suggests the more powerful signal is agency: people respond more positively
Historically, being a strong leader meant being invulnerable and stoic—showing no signs of weakness. But in recent years, leaders have begun to embrace the idea that presenting an authentic version of themselves to their employees can have a host of benefits including strengthening employee performance and creativity.
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