Welcome to 2022- where positivity is trendy, motivational quotes plaster coffee shop walls and the \u201cself-help\u201d and \u201cleadership\u201d sections of bookstores have become one.\xa0\n\xa0\nThis may be the norm, but it\u2019s not productive for society.\xa0\n\xa0\nIn our messy world, reducing complex human behavior and leadership to clich\xe9s and black & white thinking can be both dangerous and ineffective.\xa0\n\xa0\nTrue leadership requires authenticity- acting in accordance with one\u2019s true self. A leader who is worried about being liked will not make decisions in the best interest of those they lead and/or risk burnout.\xa0\n\xa0\nOn today\u2019s episode we discuss:\nWhy you shouldn\u2019t worry about being liked\nThe\xa0 evolutionary & psychological origins of \u201clikeability\u201d\nWhat we can do to work through the likeability obstacle\nHow wanting to to be liked leads to burnout & other disastrous outcomes\n\xa0\nPart of developing and sharing your authentic self comes from knowing how to communicate effectively. Join The Conscious Coaching Challenge: 30 Days of communication material, challenges, access to our team, weekly Zoom Q&A\u2019s and giveaways! Starting SOON!\xa0\n\xa0\nAs you heard mentioned on today\u2019s episode: understanding someone\u2019s drives is a CRUCIAL part of understanding how to lead them. Take the Drives Quiz here.\xa0\n\xa0\nFinally, shoutout to the sponsors of today\u2019s episode: Dynamic Fitness & Strength and Momentous. Dynamic is our title sponsor and our go-to equipment guys. If you need anything for your home or full-sized gym- they offer the most affordable, customizable, durable equipment on the market.\xa0\nMomentous is our oldest partner, but they are STILL improving their product. If you are looking for the best tasting and cleanest protein out there, look no further. Code: BRETT25 gets you 25% off your first order!