In Episode 11, the podcast delves into the concept of persona as the third element of the prepare practice of leadership in context. Persona involves understanding the mask individuals put on, especially in response to societal expectations and pressures. The discussion covers the shadow self, which represents the aspects people may dislike about themselves and the masks they wear to fit societal expectations. The conversation expands to leadership, highlighting the challenges leaders face when societal and organizational expectations conflict with their values and disposition.
The podcast draws analogies to cutting into an onion, symbolizing the discomfort and challenges involved in peeling back the layers of one's persona. The hosts stress the importance of choice in the process, acknowledging that leaders need the freedom to make choices aligned with their authentic selves.
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