27/05/2026
Q: "I want my team to view me as a strong authority figure, but I feel like there's a disconnect. What am I missing?"
A: Pretending to have all the answers. The old-school playbook says leaders must be infallible, but modern authority is built on transparency. When you pretend to know everything, your team stops bringing you the truth—and that's when blind spots happen.
At the Amulet Consortium, we coach executives to trade perfection for presence.
Say the words: "I don't know, let's look at the data."
The Shift: It doesn't make you look weak; it gives your team permission to be honest.
True authority isn't about being the smartest person in the room. It’s about creating an environment where the best idea wins. 🥂