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Amara Emuwa, Leadership Coach, Author "The Truth Behind Excuses"
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Welcome back to "Unlocking Your World of Creativity," featuring Amara Emuwa, a leadership coach and author of "The Truth Behind Excuses."
- Amara shares insights on authentic leadership, drawing from her corporate HR experience and consulting practice.
**Passion for Authentic Leadership:**
- "I am particularly passionate about authentic leadership. It answers questions that traditional leadership models did not."
- Authentic leadership emphasizes the self, relationships, and the environment, creating a holistic approach to leadership development.
**Leadership in a Changing Environment:**
- "Leadership development principles are universal, but cultural nuances play a crucial role."
- Amara discusses the impact of cultural differences, emphasizing the need for leaders to understand and manage perceptions in multicultural teams.
**Authenticity in Power Dynamics:**
- "Leadership is about perception, and authentic leadership guides you in managing that process."
- Cultural nuances, such as power distance, influence leadership styles. Understanding these dynamics is essential for effective leadership.
**Balancing Authenticity and Power:**
- "Authentic leaders use their stories to connect and sell their vision, making them relatable."
- Leaders must navigate the balance between maintaining authority and being authentic, sharing personal stories to connect with their teams.
**Authentic Leadership Transformation Stories:**
- "Authentic leaders embrace vulnerability as strength, connecting with what is important to their people."
- Amara shares stories of leaders who transformed organizations by prioritizing what mattered to their teams, building trust, and achieving success.
**The Journey of "The Truth Behind Excuses":**
- "Excuse-giving becomes a habit, reinforcing the pattern of attributing failures to external factors."
- Amara delves into the journey of writing her book, exploring the psychological aspects of making excuses and overcoming creative obstacles.
**Overcoming Excuses in Creative Endeavors:**
- "Excuses kill the desire to aim higher; don't let them devalue your talent."
- Amara encourages creatives to overcome excuses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing patterns that hinder progress.
**Upcoming Projects:**
- Amara discusses her upcoming projects, including a leadership roundtable, and a new book on leading from the core of excellence.
"Excuses can rob you of the value and talent you possess; aim higher and unleash your unique leadership strengths."
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