Authenticity is important—but it’s not enough. In this article, Allison Shapira explores why leadership alignment is the next evolution of authentic leadership, and how it can help you lead with purpose, integrity, and impact—in an AI-powered world.
Leaders face pressure to embrace AI without losing authenticity. In this post, Allison Shapira shares a 5-step loop to help you use AI strategically while keeping your authentic voice.
Many leaders are missing a key step when they communicate. They start with what to say—to a client, a senior leader, or a direct report.
I was reflecting on a recent 2-day executive workshop I led for a group of financial service leaders. It was a rare opportunity for these
How you prepare your remarks can make the difference between delivering information and making an impact. That’s true whether you’re presenting to the board, opening
Authenticity alone is not enough to build trust and be a more effective leader. You can be authentically lazy or authentically unprepared. I am authentically
What’s the difference between being a good speaker and a great public speaker? I recently spoke with a tech executive. This person knew he was
One of my biggest pet peeves is when speakers let their voice trail off at the ends of sentences. Their last few words are spoken
One of the most common challenges my executive clients share is how to speak when you aren’t 100% certain. This self-imposed need for perfection often
An executive client asked for help because they had to deliver opening remarks at a community event which their organization was sponsoring. This happens a
So many of my clients describe themselves as “perfectionists.” They got to where they are by having all the answers; by being 100% prepared. While
It’s amazing how many barriers we place in our own way. We contort ourselves to fit into a corporate box, and as a result, our
