What It Looks Like: A leader shows up consistently polished, expressive, “on.” The team applauds—but they mimic, not connect. Over time, no one knows what’s real.   After the Behavior is Integrated: She softens the polish. Names the pressure. Brings her actual presence. Everyone exhales.   Behavioral Impact:

Builds authentic engagement: Encourages genuine connections within the team. Restores human presence: Brings authenticity back to leadership. Dismantles unspoken expectations: Reduces the p...