Episode 38: Do These 8 Things And You Will Be A More Authentic Leader

In July 2011, a man walked into the Tulsa, Oklahoma Convention Center carrying five glass cups.

PBS was there filming an episode of Antiques Roadshow. This man had bought these cups back in the 1970’s. He knew that the cups were from China, but he had no idea what they were worth. Lark Mason, a Chinese antiquities expert, sat down across from the man and picked up one of the glasses. His jaw dropped and he started calling other experts over to his table. These five “glass cups” were actually carved from rhinoceros horns and they were worth over $1.5 million dollars! 

Lark Mason deemed these cups to be authentic which gave them value. 

Your people don’t want to follow a robot. They want to follow a real person. One that is genuine and self-aware and humble. A leader that apologizes when they make mistakes. An authentic leader.

On today’s episode of The Private School Leader Podcast, I am going to share with you the 8 things that will make you a more authentic leader.

Thank you for taking me along with you when you are walking the dog, driving to school or running errands. I appreciate you and what you are doing for the lucky kids and teachers at your school. 

Thanks so much for listening and thanks for making a difference!

Mark Minkus

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You can get the show notes for today's episode at www.theprivateschoolleader.com/episode38

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