A week ago I was at the playground with my two children of 11 and 6 years old. While they were having fun playing with other kids, I played one of my favourite games: humans watching. I love observing people because it is from observing and reflecting on my and others’ behaviors that I learn the most about human nature.

A lot has been written about leadership and about the qualities of an authentic leader. This is not intended to be a repetition exercise. This is meant to be about the leadership that comes from within, which has nothing to do with ladders or titles, and everything to do with who you are and your longing for fulfillment.

This week I had a fascinating conversation about identity. A client told me a story about how, years ago, he managed to totally shift what he believed about himself. Since his childhood days, he called himself 'shy' and 'introverted'. Avoiding eye contact was his norm. Until one day, when his life took a completely different direction.