Change who you are based on who's in the room.
It 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 like wisdom— but it’s how leaders lose trust.
You’re not an actor.
You’re a leader.
And people can tell when you're performing.
I unpacked this on the Story of Software podcast:
The goal isn’t to be a different person in every room.
It’s to be 𝘰𝘯𝘦 person— adaptable, yes. But always 𝘺𝘰𝘶.
That’s the last mile of leadership— how you adjust your delivery, not your identity.
Authenticity builds trust.
Consistency builds credibility.
We also talked about:
• The importance of mentorship
• Situational leadership and wearing “multiple hats”
• Personal development through reflection
• What success means as a leader
• GenAI and leadership relevance
🎧 Full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dfqR-Aj3.
Grateful to Zartis and Ricky Hill for the opportunity.
