I’d like to share practical insights I’ve uncovered while working within the healthcare, automotive, retail, and manufacturing industries. My pragmatic approach helped produce favorable outcomes, such as increasing visibility into inventory across various distribution and service centers, shortened insurance claim processing times, improved specimen tracking, etc. While the considerations and leadership skills I’m discussing here aren’t comprehensive, they provide a solid foundation for leaders embarking on digital transformation efforts.

Organizational leaders working toward achieving accelerated growth formulate numerous strategies to achieve their goals. However, Talent Management tends to be an afterthought. In my experience, this is not enough to reach stretch goals when organic growth isn’t an option.

The only organizations that will survive and flourish are those that respond to the changes around them. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the corporate world witnessed how so many celebrated companies vanished when they failed to respond to the changes around them quickly and implement changes efficiently.

Authentic leadership requires genuine care for constituents, unwavering adherence to core values, and a focus on building transformational relationships rather than just transactional ones. Leaders must consistently demonstrate their principles through actions, empowering their teams and respecting diversity beyond mere rhetoric. Be mindful of these five major impediments that could prevent you from becoming an authentic leader.