People keep asking… but HOW can I lead more authentically??

Written By Nadine Lavigne

Authentic leadership doesn’t have to feel like a massive shift or an overwhelming step.

The truth is, no one does this perfectly.

Authenticity is less about getting it “right” — and more about making intentional choices that reflect who you really are.

I kept talking to people who would ask… but HOW can I do it?
How do I lead more authentically?

So I created a simple framework — not a prescription, but a gentle guide to keep us grounded.

I call it the REAL framework.

It isn’t about adding more tasks to your day…
It’s about a mindset.
No one is asking you to be perfect.
We’re all learning, adjusting, and showing up imperfectly… and that’s okay.

But when we:

  • Reflect on purpose,

  • Embrace vulnerability,

  • Align our actions with our values, and

  • Listen and learn,

we start to build trust, connection, and courage… not just in ourselves, but in those around us.

That’s where authenticity lives.

This is what leadership looks like today: less proving, more presence.
Less perfection, more curiosity.
Less noise, more real.

Check out the full article at my Substack.

Nadine Lavigne
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