Authenticity Is Not Enough: Why Leaders Need Alignment
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
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
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
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
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
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
You’ve been invited to moderate a panel. Now what? A few weeks ago, I moderated a panel at my Harvard Kennedy School reunion, in front
What’s the best way to open a presentation? It’s one of the most common questions I hear. In the first few seconds of your talk,
Your Vision Isn’t Clear Until Someone Else Can Say It You’ve spent time shaping your vision. You’ve aligned the leadership team, reviewed the strategy, worked