Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast Reputation Starts with You: Self-Awareness in Leadership
This is part 2 of a 4-part series on reputation management with Charlotte Otter, author of We Need New Leaders. Each episode explores a different theme—clarity, self-awareness, team dynamics, and workplace culture.
Before you manage your reputation—know yourself. In this episode, Russel Lolacher and Charlotte Otter explore how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal responsibility form the foundation of a strong leadership reputation. Drawing from Charlotte’s work with executive clients and her book We Need New Leaders, they discuss why personal brand, inner work, and behavioral alignment are essential for leadership growth.
✅ Why self-audit is difficult but necessary
✅ The impact of therapy, coaching, and lived experience
✅ How triggers and empathy shape leadership reputation
✅ What personal brand has to do with your career
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