Many leaders sound inauthentic, robotic or fake.
It’s true: As a leader, it’s hard to sound authentic – to be real, relatable, and trusted. Some messages may come across as too corporate, others as too casual.
The result is the same: there’s a gap between what you want to say and what your people hear.
To close that gap, I’m joined by David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group, one of the biggest names in global publishing, with more than 220 million books sold annually.
He’s raw, real, and incredibly believable – and he shows us what authentic leadership communication sounds like at scale.
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00:00 Introduction & Authentic Leadership
00:32 Open Office & Company Culture
01:39 Industry Changes & Inclusivity
02:27 Feedback & Growth Mindset
07:54 Diversity & Changing the Story
10:27 Business Growth & Pillars of Success
12:14 Understanding Consumers
14:50 Building Trust & Communication Channels
19:23 Transparency vs. Confidentiality
22:34 The Future of Publishing
26:03 Advice for Aspiring Authors
28:49 Leadership, Communication, and Final Advice
38:35 Closing Remarks
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