Exploring the importance of climate and the role that environmental conditions play in determining what grows and how well it grows.

The crucible is a catalyst for personal transformation and the point of departure for the journey from “I” to “we” that characterises authentic leadership.

It seems authentic leadership involves a journey from “I” to “we” which is often triggered by a “crucible” experience.

It strikes me that leaders, including me, are at their most authentic when their assignment is aligned directly to their purpose, passion and calling.

Authentic leaders remain true to their values even in the face of failure because they understand the greatest failure of all is the failure to stay true to their values.

My thesis is that authentic leaders are emotionally intelligent and emotionally heathy, in other words, they have healthy hearts.