Henna Inam

“Authenticity is a choice we make about who we want to be that inspires our greater aliveness.”

“Authenticity is our natural state of being. The authentic self is a state of being where we are centered, creative, adaptive, and inspired.”

“Confused? Confusion is good. It’s an excellent place to learn something new from.”

“Our suppressing who we are to fit in is exhausting. It kills flow and creativity. It also prevents genuine connection with others.”

“Our being is more important than our doing. We are human beings, acting as though we are human doings. In our frenzied doing, we are often not conscious of our state of being. Yet our deepest impact comes from our state of being because it is at the root of our intentions, our choices, and our behavior.”

“Don’t believe everything you think. Our minds are thought-creating machines. Most of these thoughts are fear-based. Our authentic self has the power to pick the thoughts that best serve us and those we lead.”

“Being true to ourselves is about having courage to define our own version of what it is to live a successful life.”

“Practice holding labels lightly as leaders so you have greater range in your behaviors and are more adaptable and effective in a greater range of situations.”

“Positive energy is unleashed when leaders give themselves permission to connect and express themselves from the core of who they are. When leaders practice authenticity, creativity, engagement, confidence, and a sense of inner resourcefulness emerge.”

“Authentic leadership is at the root of cultures of great innovation, engagement, outstanding client experiences, and growth.”

“Most of us think that being authentic is about being true to what we want and who we are, without regard for the impact it has on others. On the contrary, the authentic self is an intelligence at the core of who we are that is inspired, centered, and connected to those we lead. When we are in this centered place of being we are able to choose behavior that serves the greatest good.”

“Authenticity is a practice we choose in each present moment. It is not a plan or a destination to get to. The choices we make in the now are most important because in a fast-changing world, flexing to what’s happening now, and creating from it is a critical leadership skill.”