What is Authentic Leadership? Why Maslow's Pyramid of Needs is no longer relevant? Can one compromise and have integrity at the same time? What are "submarine years"? In this episode, international finance lawyer Nick McBride shared the extensively discussed the concept of authentic leadership why it is relevant and necessary nowadays. He discussed on the keys aspects to authentic leadership, why knowing one's life purpose is important, how to build integrity and why compromising values will never be worth it, the importance of discipline, and the benefits and impacts of being mission-driven. Further, he shared his struggles, realizations and experiences which led him to realize the importance of living with high standards of integrity, assuming responsibility for one's actions, deciding based on principles, relying to one's inner compass, striving for meaningful relationships and aligning one's life to God. He gave some points on the importance of staying grounded, maintaining friendships from different stages in life, understanding what "failing forward" means, and the value of leading by example. He extensively discussed the ways on how to cultivate self-awareness, being committed to bettering oneself, exercising discipline in every aspect of life, staying mission-driven, and how to inspire faith as leaders. Also, he discussed how authentic leadership would approach the current issues like the impostor syndrome in leaders, quiet desperation at work, the false promise of social media, and the rise of strongmen in leadership. Tune in and get ready for this insightful and encouraging episode.

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