Being genuine is a Buddhist principle .
Generally, people who are genuine inspire trust and have appealing traits that draw people to them, like strength of character, confidence, and tenacity.
A genuine leader will have no trouble getting their employees onside.
Genuine leadership is about integrity, accountability, communication, and respect.
What might that look like in the workplace?
- You always do what you say you’ll do.
- You lead by example and always admit to your mistakes.
- You communicate open and honestly with employees.
- You respect and value people because you want to improve people’s lives.