When Leadership Masks Insecurity: A Reflection on Power, Influence, and the Cost of Pretending

Update: 2025-08-31

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Orvin Kimbrough delves into the essence of authenticity and servanthood in leadership, emphasizing the empowering admission of "I don't know." He examines the balance of performance and purpose, cautioning against the trap of certainty. The discussion extends to trust and collective wisdom, highlighting the dangers of exclusivity. Orvin addresses control and strategy, advocating for realigning competition towards mutual goals. He explores workplace politics, advocating for collaboration and stewardship. The episode summarizes transformative leadership traits, underscoring purpose-driven leadership. Closing with insights and a call to action, Orvin encourages listeners to implement these principles in their leadership journeys.

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(0:00 ) Authenticity, servanthood, and the power of "I don't know"
(1:34 ) Leadership: Performance, purpose, and the trap of certainty
(3:49 ) Trust, collective wisdom, and the pitfalls of exclusivity
(5:27 ) Control, strategy, and the realignment of competition
(8:00 ) Workplace politics, collaboration, and stewardship
(9:11 ) Summary of transformative leadership traits
(10:43 ) Purpose-driven leadership and concluding insights
(11:09 ) Closing remarks and call to action