Most leaders are taught that to be taken seriously; they need to separate who they are from how they lead.
But that separation comes at a cost.
Underneath professionalism and control is a deeper pattern, leaders disconnecting from themselves in order to maintain authority.
In this episode, I sit down with Abby Anderson to break down how the “leadership mask” forms, where it comes from, and how it quietly shapes behavior, communication, and culture inside organizations.
Because what looks like:
• culture breakdown
• lack of trust
• communication issues
• disengaged teams
…is often a reflection of leaders who are operating from disconnection rather than alignment.
Once you understand how that pattern shows up, you stop managing surface-level issues and start addressing what’s actually driving the culture.
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If you’re seeing signs of disconnection, misalignment, or trust breakdown inside your organization, there is a reason.
👉 Book a Purple Elephant Strategy Session
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Learn more about Abby Anderson’s work:
Website: https://www.thejusticewalk.com/
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Website: https://www.theselfcarenetwork.org
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