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Connecting With Authenticity with Roxanne Derhodge

Connecting With Authenticity with Roxanne Derhodge

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Connecting With Authenticity With Roxanne Derhodge We hear the word "authenticity" constantly in leadership circles, but what does it actually mean beyond just "removing the mask"? In this thought-provoking episode from the archive, Andy Lopata explores a radically different definition of authenticity with psychotherapist and author Roxanne Derhodge. Roxanne reveals that true authenticity doesn’t start with how you interact with others; it starts with how well you know yourself when no one else is looking. She argues that the ability to handle conflict, disagree agreeably, and navigate "hot button" topics without losing your cool is actually the highest form of authentic leadership. Discover why being authentic isn't an excuse for oversharing, how to strike the crucial balance between professional decorum and human connection and why the most powerful leadership test is how you treat people when nobody is watching. What You Will Learn From This Episode The Pillow Test: The ultimate test of authenticity isn't how you behave on a stage, but whether you are "good on the inside" when you lay your head on the pillow at night. The Hidden Source of Conflict: Why your visceral reaction to a difficult colleague often has more to do with your own unresolved internal triggers than with their actual behavior. The "Verbal Diarrhea" Trap: Why bringing your "whole self" to work does not mean oversharing, and how to maintain the vital filter of professional appropriateness. The Consistency Check: How to spot an inauthentic leader by watching for a disparity between their "networking persona" and their true social behavior. The Power of Small Disclosures: How sharing small, tactical "bits and bytes" of your personal life can destratify a team and make you a more approachable leader during times of crisis. Actionable Insights Audit Your Inner Triggers: Before you can authentically connect with someone who holds an opposing view, you must understand your own reactions. The next time a conversation triggers a fight-or-flight response, calm yourself so you can listen to understand, not just to respond. Share the "Micro-Personal": You don't have to share every failure or crisis to be vulnerable. By sharing small, appropriate glimpses of your life outside of work—a story about a hobby or a weekend challenge with a child, reminds your team that you are human, making you more approachable when real business problems arise. The "Off-Record" Balance: To be an authentic leader, you must balance holding your team accountable with being a safe harbor. Ensure you hold their feet to the fire for performance metrics, but intentionally create a separate, off-the-record space where they can connect with you as a person when they need support. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Roxanne Derhodge : Website |LinkedIn | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 170 Featuring Roxanne Derhodge
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