I once worked with a leader who appeared to be very consensus-driven. They would say things like "I want to know what everyone thinks" and "We all need to bring our own point of view." They emphasized showing up prepared and ready to contribute. But if your perspective did not align with theirs, the environment shifted. You were shunned. Ostracized. They would nitpick your work, make you feel less than, and sometimes belittle you in ways that were hard to name but impossible

In today's uncertain business landscape, authentic leadership is paramount for organizations seeking to navigate and adapt to constant...