Ep: 018 Why Faking It Never Makes It in Leadership

Welcome back, Bridge Builders, to another hard-hitting episode of "Bread to Lead" with your host, Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs. Today, we're diving into a crucial topic: why faking it never makes it in leadership. Drawing from his extensive experience as a corporate fixer, Dr. Jacobs exposes the damaging effects of leaders who pad resumes, write empty press releases, and hop from one opportunity to another in a bid to maintain an illusion of success. Through a compelling story of a tech startup's downfall under a pretender CEO, he illustrates how the facade eventually crumbles, leading to organizational collapse. Dr. Jacobs lays out five key reasons why faking it doesn't work in leadership, emphasizing the importance of trust, competence, authenticity, growth, and the inevitable exposure of the truth. He provides actionable steps for leaders to become genuine, including honest self-assessment, continuous learning, embracing failure, seeking feedback, practicing authenticity, setting realistic goals, and focusing on value creation. As the episode unfolds, Dr. Jacobs challenges listeners to shed their masks and do the hard work of becoming real leaders. He underscores the rewards of authentic leadership, such as building real confidence, earning respect and trust, and creating a culture of growth and authenticity. Don't miss this episode filled with practical advice and inspiring insights. Subscribe to "Bread to Lead" and check out our Next Step Leadership Program at Sips Healthcare. Transform your leadership journey with integrity and impact.

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Bred to Lead” is a transformative podcast that delves into the heart of people-first leadership. Hosted by Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and leadership expert, this show explores the principles and practices that empower leaders to bring out the best in their teams and achieve extraordinary results. Through candid conversations, real-world examples, and expert insights, ”Bred to Lead” challenges conventional notions of leadership and offers a new paradigm for success in the 21st century. Dr. Jacobs shares his own hard-won lessons from over a decade of leadership experience, and invites other trailblazing leaders to share their stories and strategies for putting people first. Each episode tackles a different aspect of people-first leadership, from building trust and psychological safety, to communicating with empathy and transparency, to developing and empowering diverse teams. Listeners will gain practical tools and techniques for transforming their leadership style, and will be inspired to create workplaces where everyone can thrive and make their unique contribution. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a first-time manager, ”Bred to Lead” will help you unlock your full potential as a leader and build a culture of engagement, innovation, and purpose. Join Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs on this transformative journey and discover how putting your people first can lead to game-changing results.